Appalachian High Country AVA

A federally designated American Viticultural Area spanning North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.

Established

Oct 27, 2016

States

North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Sub-AVAs

CFR section

27 CFR §9.260

The Appalachian High Country AVA is one of 340 American Viticultural Areas — federally recognized wine-growing regions defined by the TTB in 27 CFR Part 9. The AVA was established on October 27, 2016.

Counties

The Appalachian High Country AVA covers 8 counties:

Alleghany
Ashe
Avery
Mitchell
Watauga
Carter
Johnson
Grayson

Rulemaking history

Petitioner: Johnnie James, Bethel Valley Farms
CFR author: Karen A. Thornton
CFR section: 27 CFR §9.260
Established: October 27, 2016