ABOUT TCR

Tucalota Creek Ranch (TCR) is a multi-purpose equestrian oriented facility located in the heart of Southern California’s Temecula Wine Country. Set upon 30 acres and surrounded by some of the region's best countryside, TCR is a world-class horse training, boarding and breeding facility.  The TCR Cellars tasting room is also located on-site. Here wine club members and guests can sample TCR's portfolio of Artisan wines that celebrate our championship equine heritage. The pristine grounds are perfect for hosting that special day, music festivals, athletic events, or private parties. Come by for a visit, witness the passion  behind the horse training, try some of the valley's best wine, and plan your next event. 

In 1997, Alan and Kay Needle were looking for a place where they could expand their love of the performance horse. Alan loved to ride and show as an amateur in Reining and Reined Working Cow Horse events. The couple owned several horses that, hopefully, were going to be shown as Open horses in the same events. The number of horses they owned began to grow along with the desire to work with the best trainers and to breed some great horses of their own. So, the property in Temecula, California was purchased.  Alan and Kay had been busy designing, and making furniture for almost 20 years. It was only natural to them that this ranch would not only be a premier horse training and breeding facility but exceptional in beauty and design as well. And so it began!

The Needles have been very fortunate to have many successes in the performance horse industry and have had many unique relationships with some of the best Horse Trainers in the business.

In 2009, their passions led them to venture into wine production, and the development of TCR Cellars.  Their wines carry a theme of Horses, Heroes, and Friends.  They have crafted exceptional wines to compliment a story of some of their favorite Horses, and amazing Heroes, many of which they are lucky enough to call friends.

The perfect pairing of wine, horses, friendship, and family makes Tucalota Creek Ranch a special place not only to the Needle Family, but to the many friends and families who have created forever memories on this beautiful property.  Tucalota Creek Ranch has been host to many beautiful weddings, music festivals, and private parties.  It is the Needle family’s pleasure to share the beauty and allure the ranch has to offer with you.