# Expansion of the Russian River Valley Viticultural Area (2002R-421P)
> **TTB** · Final rule (Treasury decision). · Published 2003-12-02 · Effective 2004-02-02 · 68 FR 67367
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-29906
- **Category:** tobacco-ttb
- **Sub-agency:** TTB
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 67367
- **CFR reference:** 27 CFR 9
- **Publication date:** 2003-12-02
- **Effective date:** 2004-02-02
- **Treasury docket:** T.D. TTB-7
## Abstract

This final rule expands by 767 acres the eastern boundary of the Russian River Valley viticultural area in Sonoma County, California. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau believes the use of viticultural area names as appellations of origin in wine labeling and advertising helps consumers identify the wines they may purchase. It also allows wineries to better designate the specific grape-growing area in which their wine grapes were grown.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/02/03-29906/expansion-of-the-russian-river-valley-viticultural-area-2002r-421p)
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