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Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company

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Hanatoro debuted in 2011 with the 2012 vintage, a family-owned operation in Walla Walla. Co-founder Steve Thomson brings 35 years of wine industry experience, and Kevin Bozada serves as Managing Partner and Owner. Justin Wylie directs the cellar, blending through 18 barrels each vintage to select 8 for the final program. The house sources 100% estate fruit from Octave Vineyard, a 27-acre site planted in 2007 on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla AVA. Fractured basalt, volcanic loess, and glacial alluvial silt define the vineyard's soils at 1,250–1,350 feet elevation. The Cabernet ages 20 months in French oak from Allier, Tronçais, and Nevers. Production runs 200–300 cases annually. The Hanatoro Estate Cabernet has earned 97 points from James Suckling, U.S. Cabernet of the Year from Wine & Spirits, and a perfect 100 from Josh Spurling for the 2019 vintage.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Good to know

No — Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon. Signature bottles include Hanatoro Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company is in Walla Walla, Washington. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company was established in 2011, giving the estate 15 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company is led by Justin Wylie. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Hanatoro Winery, Limited Liability Company offers: Estate Club. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.

Location

1793 Jb George Rd
Walla Walla, Washington, United States of America

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