Proposed Establishment of the Wanapum Village Viticultural Area
TTB proposes to establish the 2,415-acre 'Wanapum Village' AVA in Grant County, Washington, which would allow wineries to label wines with this AVA if at least 85% of grapes are grown within the area.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 30, 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 Grant County, Washington, particularly those near the proposed Wanapum Village AVA. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by January 27, 2023 (60 days after publication on November 28, 2022).. 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
Proposed creation of a new AVA that would permit use of 'Wanapum Village' on wine labels for wines meeting the 85% grape-source requirement.
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers in Grant County, Washington, particularly those near the proposed Wanapum Village AVA.
What you must do
Review the proposed boundary and submit comments to TTB by the deadline if you wish to support, oppose, or suggest modifications.
Deadline
Comments due by January 27, 2023 (60 days after publication on November 28, 2022).
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