Proposed Renaming of the Mendocino Ridge Viticultural Area
TTB proposes renaming 'Mendocino Ridge' AVA to 'Mendocino Coast Ridge'. Wineries using this AVA on labels must update COLA applications if finalized.
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 Mendocino Ridge AVA on labels should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date of final rule (unknown; comment period ends 60 days after 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 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 renaming of Mendocino Ridge AVA to Mendocino Coast Ridge
Who it affects
Wineries using Mendocino Ridge AVA on labels
What you must do
Monitor final rule; if adopted, submit new COLA applications with updated AVA name for affected products.
Deadline
Effective date of final rule (unknown; comment period ends 60 days after publication)
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