Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA

A federally designated American Viticultural Area spanning Georgia, North Carolina.

Established
Aug 18, 2014
States
Georgia, North Carolina
Sub-AVAs
0
CFR section
27 CFR §9.234

The Upper Hiwassee Highlands 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 .

Counties

The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA covers 5 counties:

  • Fannin
  • Towns
  • Union
  • Cherokee
  • Clay

Rulemaking history

Petitioner
Eric Carlson, owner of Calaboose Cellars, on behalf of Vineyard and Winery Operators of the Upper Hiwassee River Basin group
CFR author
Karen A. Thornton
CFR section
27 CFR §9.234
Established
August 18, 2014