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 Harless 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.
The Team
Tim Harless
Founder, Owner, Winemaker
Will Wetmore
Winemaker / Stuff
Erin Rutherford
Tasting Room Manager / Sales
Carla Tooke
Tasting Room Lead
Savanna Tryon
Tasting Room Associate / Administrative
Natalie Carrico
Tasting Room Associate
Amy Moore
Tasting Room Associate
Dena Roberts
Tasting Room Associate
Elisa England
Tasting Room Associate
Dawson Bonde
Tasting Room Associate
