Federal Tax Day - Current, M.2, TTB Proposes New American Viticultural Areas, (Aug 24, 2026)
The following AVAs are proposed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau:
Kaw Valley, Virginia (TTB Notice No. 241 ).
Mill Creek - Walla Walla Valley, Washington (TTB Notice No. 242 ).
Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District, Texas (TTB Notice No. 243 )
Rancho Santa Fe, California (TTB Notice No. 244 ).
Comments on these proposals must be received by October 13, 2026. Viticultural area names are used to describe the origin of wine for labeling and advertising purposes.
TTB Notice No. 241, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 91 FR 52588, August 14, 2026; TTB Notice No. 242, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 91 FR 52592, August 14, 2026; TTB Notice No. 243, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 91 FR 52576, August 14, 2026; TTB Notice No. 244, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 91 FR 52598, August 14, 2026