Welcome to Kulle vineyards
Walla Walla AVA | Northeast Oregon | SeVein Member Vineyard
ABOUT kulle vineyards
Pronounced “Keul-lay”
Kulle Vineyards takes its name from the Swedish word for “hilltop,” reflecting both the owners’ Scandinavian heritage and the elevated topography of the land. Located within the Walla Walla AVA near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, Kulle is part of the prestigious SeVein Vineyards development along with some of Washington’s most acclaimed wine producers, including Leonetti Cellars, Doubleback, and Seven Hills. Within the development, Kulle is one of the southernmost vineyards in the group, neighboring Leonetti’s “Serra Pedace” Vineyard.
Kulle’s elevation and multi-directional exposures provide a distinctive terroir that promotes slow, even fruit development. The quick-draining, low-fertility soils encourage deep root systems, while the region’s warm days and cool nights preserve acidity and structure—ideal for Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Together, these elements define a terroir that balances intensity with elegance, producing fruit of exceptional purity and character.
Meet the kulle people
Greg and Nancy Hall
Owners
Greg and Nancy met at a biotechnology company, CellPro, in the late 1990s. They would often travel over to the east side of Washington state and do wine tastings. They both loved the wines from the region, and Greg particularly dreamed of planting a vineyard and growing wine grapes one day in Washington state. Greg has always had a love of growing vegetables and other plants/trees even as a kid.
In 2018, they were able to realize their dream and purchase 40 water rights acres in the SeVein Water Association area just south of Walla Walla outside of Milton-Freewater, Oregon. They named the vineyard Kulle (pronounced “Keul-lay”) which means “hilltop” in Swedish. The name reflects the heritage/ancestry of both Greg and Nancy. The logo reflects the hilltop terrain (one of the highest elevation properties in the SeVein), their Swedish ancestry (Swedish crown) and the central focus of growing great grapes.
Chris Banek
Vineyard Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the vineyard and wine grape production industry, Chris is a passionate vineyard management expert dedicated to producing high-quality wines. As the owner of Banek Winegrower Management, he oversees all aspects of vineyard operations, from soil management to grape harvesting, ensuring that each step adheres to sustainable practices and premium quality standards.
Chris is very committed to environmental stewardship, implementing practices that not only enhance grape quality but also support biodiversity and sustainability through regenerative practices.
Greg & Nancy Hall, Owners
A Regenerative approach to grape growing
Regenerative soil health of grapevines is a philosophy rooted in the understanding wine is not an annual project, but one that emphasizes its multi-generational nature. Entering into deep communication with the vines through intensive soil and canopy management practices leads to whole vineyard ecosystem health, and a myriad of benefits to the consumer. Kulle partners with Apical to employ the best methods of this regenerative approach to ensure grape vine health and vitality.
a quick tour of
kulle vineyards
Rising to roughly 1,380 feet above sea level, Kulle’s location provides natural protection from late spring and early fall frosts while offering 360-degree exposures across rolling slopes. Since its first plantings in 2020, the vineyard has expanded to approximately 14 acres, primarily dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 4, 8, 30, and 191) and Cabernet Franc (Clone 214). Kulle’s fruit has quickly found recognition through Doubleback Winery, whose 2022 and 2023 vintages of the Bledsoe Family Cabernet Sauvignon have earned excellent reviews.
As part of the larger SeVein Vineyards project, Kulle benefits from one of the most advanced shared infrastructures in the Walla Walla Valley—drawing irrigation from wells that tap water more than 1,000 feet below the surface, naturally filtered through layers of basalt. Average annual rainfall in the region is just 8–9 inches, concentrated in the winter months, allowing precise control of vine stress and ripening through state-of-the-art automated irrigation.
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harvest 2026 (and beyond)
cab Sauvignon and cab franc Grapes
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