Vineyard Brands, Inc. v. Oak Knoll Cellar

This case arose after defendant Rutherford Hill Winery terminated its marketing contract with plaintiff Vineyard Brands, Inc. Plaintiff brought suit, claiming breach of contract and, in the alternative, that the contract had been terminated without reasonable notice. Defendant counterclaimed, seeking, among other things, amounts owed by plaintiff on account. The case was tried before a jury, which brought in a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $98,792 and, on the counterclaim, in favor of defendant for $132,716.03 plus interest in the amount of $54,481.22. Plaintiff appeals the ensuing…