TTB Announces 4 AVA Proposed Rules
This week we proposed to change the name of the established Mendocino Ridge American viticultural area (AVA) and to create three new AVAs called Conneaut Creek, Tryon Foothills, and Nashoba Valley. We are making these proposals in response to petitions from local wine industry members. All comments on these proposals are due to TTB by March 5, 2024.
Mendocino Ridge Name Change. We propose to change the name of the established Mendocino Ridge AVA, located in Mendocino County, California, to “Mendocino Coast Ridge.” The AVA is located within the established North Coast AVA. See Docket No. TTB-2023-0009 for all documents and comments related to this proposal. You may submit comments on this proposal electronically here.
Conneaut Creek. We propose to establish a new 70,437-acre AVA called “Conneaut Creek,” in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and within the established Lake Erie AVA. See Docket No. TTB-2023-0010 for all documents and comments related to this proposal. You may submit comments on this proposal electronically here.
Tryon Foothills. We propose to establish a new 176-square mile AVA called “Tryon Foothills,” in Polk County, North Carolina. The proposed AVA is not located within any other AVA. See Docket No. TTB-2023-0011 for all documents and comments related to this proposal. You may submit comments on this proposal electronically here.
Nashoba Valley. We propose to establish a new 18,367-acre AVA called “Nashoba Valley,” in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The proposed AVA is not located within any other AVA. See Docket No. TTB-2023-0012 for all documents and comments related to this proposal. You may submit comments on this proposal electronically here.
You also may view the proposed boundaries on our AVA Map Explorer.
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