About Us
The Hat Ranch name dates back to Tim Harless’ great-grandparents who established the Hat Ranch homestead in Wyoming in 1902. Due to the rich history of loyalty and honesty, Tim proudly decided to carry the family ranch name and cattle brand to use as a logo over to his new adventure on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.
Great wine starts right here in the Snake River Valley. With the stellar grape growing conditions, strong winemaking community, and a plethora of established tasting rooms, Tim followed his heart to Idaho with a new-found passion for making premium wines. In 2011, he established Hat Ranch Winery in the Snake River Valley American Viticulture Area outside of Caldwell, Idaho. In 2014, he acquired the Vale Wine Company.
In the News
- Grape Collective is excited about the first release of our estate grown 2023 Gruner Veltliner https://grapecollective.com/articles/exciting-wines-were-afraid-to-have-this-one-in-a-headline
- Fodors is taken by our unoaked Chardonnay and Tempranillo
https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/idaho/experiences/news/a-guide-to-idahos-surprisingly-good-wine-region - Forbes names Hat Ranch 2021 Tempranillo as a Holiday Party Trick Idaho Wine: The Holiday Party Trick You Never Knew You Needed
- The Ultimate Guide to Idaho’s Snake River Valley AVA | Sip Magazine
- Interview with a Winemaker: Tim Harless, Hat Ranch Winery
- Hat Ranch Winery tops Idaho Wine Competition with Cabernet Franc from Lewis-Clark Valley – Great Northwest Wine
- Hat Ranch Winery: One of the newest players in the Idaho wine industry | | idahopress.com
Tasting Room FAQs
- We offer a small selection of Idaho potato chips, chocolate, and gelato to purchase. Feel free to bring your own picnic to enjoy with our wine.
- The University of Idaho doubled the size of our Tasting Room, check out the unusual sink. https://www.uidaho.edu/caa/programs/architecture/student-opportunities/design-build-program/hat-ranch-winery
Donation Requests
Hat Ranch Winery has a three-pillar philanthropic philosophy of charities supporting Veterans, Diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Given the frequency of donation requests that we receive, we ask that you adhere to the donation policy outlined below.
We prefer to donate to those with 501(c)(3) status and must choose wisely based on our annual donation budget. Not all requests will be accommodated. If your charity supports our philanthropic pillars, please email your request to info@hatranchwinery.com
- Important Details to Note:
- Monetary requests will not be considered.
- Hat Ranch Winery will not deliver donated items. Recipients must pick up the donation at the Tasting Room, 15343 Plum Road Caldwell, ID 83607, between 12-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or pay the shipping costs.
- Phone solicitations are no longer accepted.
- Please note that we do not donate to schools, churches, sports teams, political efforts, or employee appreciation events.
- Donations may include:
- Guided tastings for two to ten people, up to a $100 value; wine tastings are most of our donations.
- Bottle donations of up to six bottles. Bottle donations beyond six bottles may qualify for a 30% discount.
Sunnyslope Wine Trail http://sunnyslopewinetrail.com
- We’re a proud member of the Sunnyslope Wine Trail and participate in the Passport program.
