The Atlas Fire that started Oct. 8 menaced the 13-acre property along Silverado Trail near Soda Canyon Road. It ended up singeing an oak tree and sparing the winery and home.

That meant Steve and Suzie Reynolds still had a business to grow. On Wednesday, they won expansion approvals from the Napa County Planning Commission after spending more than $100,000 and three years on the effort.

Consultant Donna Oldford said it will cost more than $1 million to retrofit the winery to meet current codes and requirements. One expense will be adding a left-turn lane on Silverado Trail.

“This process is not for the faint of heart,” Oldford said.

Reynolds Family Winery received approval to increase wine production from 20,000 gallons annually to 40,000 gallons annually. It can expand weekly visitation from 60 people to 280 people. It can increase annual marketing events from three to 54.