Establishment of the Upper Cumberland Viticultural Area
TTB establishes the Upper Cumberland AVA in Middle Tennessee, allowing wineries to label wines with this AVA if at least 85% of grapes are grown within the region.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Alcohol Producers (TTB — Wine, Beer, Spirits) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Wineries producing wine from grapes grown in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; effective upon publication (May 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 Alcohol Producers (TTB — Wine, Beer, Spirits) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A new AVA, Upper Cumberland, has been established, enabling wineries to use this AVA on labels if they meet the 85% grape origin requirement.
Who it affects
Wineries producing wine from grapes grown in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee.
What you must do
Review grape sourcing to determine if wines qualify for the Upper Cumberland AVA; update COLA applications if using the new AVA.
Deadline
No immediate deadline; effective upon publication (May 15, 2024).
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