About us
Wines from the first vines
Established in 2003, Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company became the first vineyard and tasting room to serve the Tehachapi Mountain region and has become a pioneer among local vineyards— trailblazing a path for fine wines grown in a land with four seasons and a high appellation.
Tucked in the mountains and on country roads, this Primitivo vineyard has a down home atmosphere with a large selection of estate and sourced wines for all vino lovers— novices and connoisseurs alike— making Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company a true wine destination gem.
Meet the team
Rhonda Creten
Manager/ Server
Fun fact: If you can’t find Rhonda in the tasting room, she’s probably visiting her happy place – the big island of Hawaii
Favorite wine: TWCC Chardonnay
jessica bennett
Manager/ Server
Fun fact: Jessica is a huge Red Sox fan!
Favorite wine: TWCC Viogner
Cambria Lambert
Kitchen Manager/ Cook
Fun fact: When she was a little girl, Cambria wanted to be a voice actor for animated movies. Nowadays she aspires to be an author
Mia Marchini
Social Media / Server
Fun fact: Mia is an animal lover!
Favorite wine: TWCC Symphony
Marie Corey
Server
Fun fact: Marie is a hockey fanatic
Favorite wine: Viogner
michal hail
Server
Fun fact:
Favorite wine: 2018 Primitivo Reserve
kourtney garcia
Server
Fun fact:
Favorite wine: Beth’s Blend
Kim amparan
Server
Fun fact: Kim has been a Dodger’s fan since 1978
twcc kitchen staff
Kitchen Associates
Fun fact: Our kitchen is full of laughter!
Favorite food: Smash burgers
Meet the owners
Owners Mike Van Atta and Beth Hamilton have turned this rustic and rural country haven into a local favorite with a loyal following and continue to produce award-winning wines.
Did you know?
The estate is planted with the Primitivo wine grape which has known origins beginning in Croatia and subsequently became a popular vine in the 1700’s when it was brought across the Adriatic Sea to the southern coast of Italy. There it flourished and became a staple wine, especially in the Puglia region. In the early 19th Century, Primitivo was introduced to the United States, under the name Zinfandel. Our estate is an exclusively Primitivo vineyard. They are called Primitivo and not Zinfandel because they are actual Old World vines from Italy. To learn more about the history of our beloved Primitivo grapes visit: www.masterclass.com/articles/learn-about-primitivo-wine-grape-history-characteristics-and-parings