TTB Adds Columbia Hills to List of Washington Wine Regions
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially designated the Columbia Hills area in Klickitat County, Washington, as an American viticultural area (AVA). This new designation covers 29,387 acres of land.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update to the federal list of wine regions. It matters primarily for wineries in Klickitat County who want to highlight the specific origin of their grapes on the label. For most consumers, this is a minor labeling detail. It does not change the safety, quality, or price of the wine, but it gives producers a more precise way to market their product.
Who it affects
- Wineries and vineyards located in Klickitat County, Washington
This information comes from a final rule published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in the Federal Register; check the original document for specific boundary coordinates and effective dates.
Agency: Treasury Department, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Source: Federal Register — read the official document