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Resources for Beer, Distilled Spirits, Wine, Sake, Kombucha, and Trade Practices
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News and Events
March 27, 2026 TTB Newsletter
This week we notify importers of potential data errors in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System. Read this week’s edition for more news, trending topics, and upcoming outreach activities.
System Alert: TTBOnline.gov Access Unavailable on Wednesday, April 8, from 8 to 11:59 p.m. ET
Custom applications will be unavailable while we perform system maintenance. You will be unable to connect to the listed custom applications during the maintenance window and will receive errors if you attempt to connect. Please exit the custom applications ahead of the maintenance window to avoid any loss of work.
March 20, 2026 TTB Newsletter
This week we provide guidance on terms to describe low and no alcohol malt beverages. Read this week’s edition for more news, trending topics, and upcoming outreach activities.
Regulations and Guidance
TTB Proposes Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area
In a proposed rule published on March 24, 2026, TTB proposes to establish the “Champlain Valley of Vermont” American viticultural area (AVA). We designate AVAs to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. You may electronically submit comments on this proposal using the comment form posted within Docket No. TTB–2026–0002 on the Regulations.gov website. Comments on this AVA proposal are due to TTB by May 26, 2026. You also may view the boundaries of the proposed AVA on our AVA Map Explorer.
TTB Proposes Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area
In a proposed rule published on March 24, 2026, TTB proposes to establish the “Champlain Valley of Vermont” American viticultural area (AVA). We designate AVAs to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. You may electronically submit comments on this proposal using the comment form posted within Docket No. TTB–2026–0002 on the Regulations.gov website. Comments on this AVA proposal are due to TTB by May 26, 2026. You also may view the boundaries of the proposed AVA on our AVA Map Explorer.
TTB Establishes New AVAs in Massachusetts and Tennessee
In two final rules published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2026, TTB establishes the “Nashoba Valley” American viticultural area (AVA) in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and the “Nine Lakes of East Tennessee” AVA in northeastern Tennessee. Neither AVA is located within, nor do they contain, any existing AVA. We designate AVAs to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. Both final rules are effective on April 23, 2026.
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