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  • TTB Issues Strategic Plan for FY 2007 – 2012
    The TTB five-year strategic plan centers on eight strategic goals that support the Bureau’s mission of protecting the public and collecting excise tax revenue in an effective and efficient manner. Read more. (10/02/08)
  • TTB Provides Guidance on Wine Label Requirements
    We have released a new booklet containing examples of approvable wine labels along with explanations of some aspects of the labeling rules.  This booklet allows you to conveniently copy the label layouts or simply read the explanatory text to help avoid common pitfalls.  Comments on for this booklet are welcome!  See Sample Wine Labels: A Bit Beyond the Basics under the quick links on this page. (09/25/08)
  • TTB Considering Waiving Late Filing Penalties For Businesses Affected by the Recent Storms
    TTB recognizes that the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike may have affected the operations of certain taxpayers. In light of this, TTB will consider waiving late filing, payment or deposit penalties on a case-by-case basis. Read more. (09/19/08).
  • Announcing TTB Expo 2009
    Save the date! We have already started planning for TTB Expo 2009.  It will be held June 24 – 26, 2009, back at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky, just minutes away from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.  Read more. 
  • 2008 Wine Seminar Handout Packet Now Available Online In April and May 2008, TTB Field Offices presented a series of one-day compliance seminars for the Wine industry. We are making available for download an online copy of the handout provided at those seminars. This information is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Specific questions should be directed to the relevant offices listed on page 3 of the packet, or to your local TTB Field Office. (09/12/08)
  • Industry Circular 2008–4, Alternating Proprietors at Bonded Wine Premises  This industry circular reminds alternating proprietors of the regulatory requirements covering qualification and operation of alternating proprietors on winery premises, and we provide guidance regarding the standards TTB applies for the establishment and continuing operation of alternating winery proprietors.  (08/29/08)
  • Notice No. 90, Proposed Expansions of the Russian River Valley and Northern Sonoma Viticultural Areas.  TTB proposes to expand the existing Russian River Valley and North Sonoma viticultural areas in Sonoma County, California.  We must receive comments on this notice on or before October 20, 2008.  To submit comments online visit Regulations.gov, go to Docket No. TTB–2008–0009, and click on the “Add Comments” icon for Notice No. 90.  To submit comments by postal mail, see the instructions included within the notice.  (08/20/08)
  • 2008 Bonded Wine Cellar Seminar
    These are the last days to register for this one-day event scheduled for August 20, 2008, in Napa, California.  This seminar is tailored specifically for Bonded Wine Cellars only. Read more. (08/15/08).
  • Notice No. 89, Proposed Establishment of the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Viticultural Area
    TTB proposes to establish this 23,941-acre viticultural area in Santa Barbara County, California. We must receive comments on this notice on or before October 14, 2008. To submit comments electronically via Regulations.gov, go to Docket No. TTB–2008–0008 and click on the “Add Comments” icon for Notice No. 89. To submit comments by postal mail, see the instructions included within the notice. (08/12/08)
  • Notice No. 88, Proposed Establishment of the Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticultural Area
    TTB proposes to establish the “Upper Mississippi River Valley” viticultural area in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. We must receive comments on this notice on or before October 14, 2008. To submit comments electronically via Regulations.gov, go to Docket No. TTB–2008–0007 and click on the “Add Comments” icon for Notice No. 88. To submit comments by postal mail, see the instructions included within the notice. (08/12/08)
  • Notice No. 87, Proposed Establishment of the Lake Chelan Viticultural Area
    TTB proposes to establish this 24,040-acre viticultural area in Chelan County, Washington. We must receive comments on this notice on or before October 14, 2008. To submit comments electronically via Regulations.gov, go to Docket No. TTB–2008–0006 and click on the “Add Comments” icon for Notice No. 87. To submit comments by postal mail, see the instructions included within the notice. (08/12/08)
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