Hundred Suns Pinot Noir Sequitor Vineyard

Hundred Suns has quickly become one of Oregon's most respected boutique wineries, earning praise from Decanter, Wine Advocate, Vinous, and Jeb Dunnuck for wines that consistently punch above their weight. Founded by Grant Coulter and Renée Saint-Amour, the winery focuses on minimal-intervention farming and transparent winemaking, allowing each vineyard site to speak clearly through the finished wine.

The Sequitur Vineyard bottling is sourced from Ribbon Ridge, one of the Willamette Valley's most coveted Pinot Noir appellations. Located adjacent to the famed Beaux Frères estate, the vineyard benefits from marine sedimentary soils that contribute the mineral tension and savory complexity that define the region's finest wines. Decanter awarded the 2023 vintage 96 points, calling attention to its spice, structure, salinity, and mineral depth.

The 2023 vintage was fermented with 33% whole clusters and aged for 11 months in French oak, preserving both freshness and vineyard character. Aromas of red cherry, black raspberry, bergamot, violet, crushed stone, and wild herbs emerge from the glass. The palate is vibrant and layered, balancing fruit concentration with energetic acidity and fine-grained tannins. Wine Advocate praised its detailed flavors, chalky tannins, and long fragrant finish, while Jeb Dunnuck highlighted its age-worthy structure and elegance.

What makes this wine special is its ability to combine New World fruit purity with Old World restraint. It possesses the precision and mineral character that Burgundy lovers seek while remaining unmistakably Oregon. For collectors looking beyond the obvious names, this is one of the most compelling Pinot Noirs in the July collection.