92 points Vinous Media
Drinking window: 2026 - 2032
The 2024 Pinot Noir Old Eight Cut wafts up with a remarkably pretty bouquet of sweet lavender and sage, a whiff of confectionery spice and crushed wild blueberries. It is juicy in character, with silky textures and cooling acidity as crisp wild berry fruits cascade across the palate. The finish is floral and perfumed, leaving a violet floral note to linger.

These wines have long stood out for their energy and verve. Husband-and-wife team Grant Coulter and Renée Saint-Amour craft wines of early appeal without sacrificing depth. Coulter spent a decade at Beaux Frères, where he rose to the role of Head Winemaker before launching Hundred Suns in 2015. He was also one of the first winemakers to access fruit from Sequitur Vineyard, which he turned into a single-vineyard Pinot Noir that Beaux Frères continues to produce today. Because the couple depends entirely on purchased fruit, the lineup can change from year to year, but the wines are always strong.

Hundred Suns Winery presents the Old Eight Cut Pinot Noir 2024, a testament to their commitment to crafting wines of exceptional character and depth. This wine embodies the unique terroir of Oregon, offering a vibrant tapestry of ripe cherry, crimson cassis, and fleshy strawberry flavors, all harmoniously balanced by a core of juicy acidity. The name 'Old Eight Cut' reflects the winery's philosophy of enhancing the natural brilliance of their grapes, much like the historic diamond cut it is named after.