Establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and Modification of the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas
TTB establishes the Contra Costa AVA (167,146 acres) and modifies the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast AVAs. Wineries using these appellations must ensure labels comply with the new boundaries.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Wineries and grape growers using the Contra Costa, San Francisco Bay, or Central Coast AVAs on labels. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline stated; compliance expected upon publication (March 15, 2024).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Liquor Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New Contra Costa AVA established; boundaries of San Francisco Bay and Central Coast AVAs modified.
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers using the Contra Costa, San Francisco Bay, or Central Coast AVAs on labels.
What you must do
Review label appellations for affected wines to ensure they meet the new AVA definitions.
Deadline
No specific deadline stated; compliance expected upon publication (March 15, 2024).
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