Proposed Establishment of the Columbia Hills Viticultural Area
TTB proposes a new AVA in Washington, affecting label claims for wines from that area.
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 using grapes from Klickitat County, WA should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days after publication (approx. Feb 3, 2025). 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
Proposed establishment of Columbia Hills AVA; if finalized, wines meeting AVA requirements may use the AVA name on labels.
Who it affects
Wineries using grapes from Klickitat County, WA
What you must do
Review proposed AVA boundaries and submit comments by the deadline if desired.
Deadline
60 days after publication (approx. Feb 3, 2025)
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