Expansion of the Clarksburg Viticultural Area
TTB expands Clarksburg viticultural area by ~27,945 acres, now totaling ~92,585 acres, effective 30 days after publication.
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 in the expanded Clarksburg AVA area in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (March 9, 2022) – effective April 8, 2022.. 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
The Clarksburg viticultural area boundary is expanded by approximately 27,945 acres, allowing more vineyards to use the AVA designation on labels.
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers in the expanded Clarksburg AVA area in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties.
What you must do
Review if your vineyard falls within the new boundary; if so, update wine labels to include 'Clarksburg' AVA if desired.
Deadline
30 days after publication in the Federal Register (March 9, 2022) – effective April 8, 2022.
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