Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area
TTB proposes a new 'Champlain Valley of Vermont' AVA, affecting wine labeling for Vermont wineries. No immediate action required, but comment period open.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Vermont wineries and grape growers in the proposed AVA area should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by May 26, 2026 (60 days from publication). 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
Proposed establishment of a new American Viticultural Area (AVA) for wine labeling
Who it affects
Vermont wineries and grape growers in the proposed AVA area
What you must do
Review proposal and submit comments if desired
Deadline
Comments due by May 26, 2026 (60 days from publication)
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