Proposed Establishment of the Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District Viticultural Areas
The TTB proposes establishing two new viticultural areas (AVAs) in Texas: Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District. This change affects how wineries label and market wines from these regions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on August 13, 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 proposed Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District areas, and any winery using these appellations on labels. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments are due by [date not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the comment deadline].. 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 TTB is proposing to recognize two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), which would allow eligible wineries to use these appellations on wine labels and in marketing.
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers in the proposed Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District areas, and any winery using these appellations on labels.
What you must do
Review the proposal and submit comments if you support or oppose it. If you plan to use the new AVAs, ensure your grapes are sourced from the defined boundaries.
Deadline
Comments are due by [date not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the comment deadline].
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