Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area
TTB proposes to establish the Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA, affecting wine labeling and appellation claims for wines produced in 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 proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due 60 days after publication (May 26, 2026).. 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
New AVA proposed; if finalized, wines using the AVA name must meet 85% grape origin rule and obtain COLA approval.
Who it affects
Wineries producing wine from grapes grown in the proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA
What you must do
Review proposed boundary and submit comments by May 26, 2026; prepare for future COLA updates if AVA is established.
Deadline
Comments due 60 days after publication (May 26, 2026).
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