Proposed Establishment of the Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District Viticultural Areas
TTB proposes to establish the 2,096-square-mile 'Llano Uplift' AVA in seven Texas counties, which would allow wineries in that area to use the AVA designation on labels and in marketing, subject to TTB approval.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Alcohol Producers (TTB — Wine, Beer, Spirits) space on August 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Wineries and grape growers located within the proposed Llano Uplift AVA (portions of Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and San Saba Counties, Texas). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 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 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
If finalized, the new AVA would permit eligible wineries to use 'Llano Uplift' as an appellation of origin on wine labels and in advertising, provided they meet the AVA's requirements (e.g., 85% of grapes from the AVA).
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers located within the proposed Llano Uplift AVA (portions of Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and San Saba Counties, Texas).
What you must do
No immediate action required; monitor the rulemaking and consider submitting comments during the public comment period.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the comment deadline.
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