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Wine appellation · CA

Tehachapi Mountains

The Tehachapi Mountains appellation was established in 2020 and covers 58,193 acres across Kern.

Established2020
Area58,193 acres · 91 sq miles
CountiesKern
Federal listing27 CFR 9.273
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How it came to be

Recognised by the federal government on petition by Julie Bell.

58,193 acres


The boundary, as written into law

Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:

The Tehachapi Mountains viticultural area is located in Kern County, California. The boundary of the Tehachapi Mountains viticultural area is as described below: (1) The beginning point is on the Bear Mountain map at the intersection of the 4,800-foot elevation contour and an unnamed road known locally as Skyline Drive. From the beginning point, proceed easterly along the 4,800-foot elevation contour, crossing onto...

Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.