Texas wine country boundaries are up for a redraw, and it could change what shows up on labels
TTB proposed two new Texas AVAs on Aug 14, 2026. Here is how the naming change could affect wine labels, restaurants, and local wine tourism.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- TTB proposed two new Texas wine regions on 2026-08-14, one big and one nested inside it.
- This is a labeling change, not a tax or farming rule, so it affects wine labels, restaurant lists, and marketing.
- Llano Uplift would be 2,096 square miles across seven counties, Hickory Sands District would be 193 square miles.
- The record shows no lobbying payments or comment deadline in the summary, so the next steps are in the full docket.
- If you like local Texas wine, watch for these names on bottles and menus, but expect changes to show up slowly.
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