Virginia Peninsula AVA

A federally designated American Viticultural Area in Virginia.

Established

Sep 24, 2021

State

Virginia

Sub-AVAs

CFR section

27 CFR §9.279

The Virginia Peninsula 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 September 24, 2021.

Counties

The Virginia Peninsula AVA covers 8 counties:

Charles City
Hampton
James City
New Kent
Newport News
Poquoson
Williamsburg
York

Rulemaking history

Petitioner: Williamsburg Winery
CFR author: Karen A. Thornton
CFR section: 27 CFR §9.279
Established: September 24, 2021