Proposed Establishment of the Conneaut Creek Viticultural Area
TTB proposes to establish the 70,437-acre 'Conneaut Creek' AVA in Ashtabula County, Ohio, which would allow wineries using grapes grown in that area to label their wines with the AVA designation.
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 Ashtabula County, Ohio, particularly those sourcing or growing grapes within the proposed Conneaut Creek AVA boundaries. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments must be received by March 5, 2024 (60 days after publication on January 5, 2024).. 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 American Viticultural Area (AVA) that, if finalized, will allow eligible wineries to use 'Conneaut Creek' as an AVA on wine labels, provided they meet the 85% grape-source rule.
Who it affects
Wineries and grape growers in Ashtabula County, Ohio, particularly those sourcing or growing grapes within the proposed Conneaut Creek AVA boundaries.
What you must do
Submit comments on the proposed rule by the deadline if you wish to support, oppose, or suggest modifications. No immediate compliance action is needed until the rule is finalized.
Deadline
Comments must be received by March 5, 2024 (60 days after publication on January 5, 2024).
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