Hundred Suns
A small, appointment-only winery in McMinnville's warehouse district, founded in 2015 by Grant and Renée. He spent years as assistant winemaker at Beaux Frères. They make Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and — the reason to come — an exceptional Gamay Noir.
Closed for tastings through harvest. Hundred Suns does not host visitors during September and October — Grant and Renée are working the crush. Plan for November onward, and book well ahead.
Hundred Suns is a small, independent winery that gives you space to step back into the art of winemaking. The wine itself is incredible, and it is a testament to the years its winemaker spent at Beaux Frères.
The wine
The 2025 Gamay Noir hits the nose with dark cherry, then turns soft and sweet on the palate. It is a special wine, and it shows just how talented this winemaker is. They may be small, but they are mighty.
Alongside the Gamay they make Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including single-vineyard bottlings from Bednarik in the Tualatin Hills and Sequitur on Ribbon Ridge. The Gamay itself comes from Tualatin Estate. Winemaking is low-intervention throughout: indigenous yeast, native malolactic fermentation, no unnatural additives.
Why go
The gift of visiting is not just the incredible wine. It is the charm of understanding true winemaking — the love and effort that go into it. Nothing pretentious, nothing shallow. It is all depth and feeling, and that is what you get at this smaller stop.
What to expect
Tastings are hosted by Grant and Renée themselves, in a working winery rather than a hospitality space. The cellar runs cold: bring a jacket and wear closed-toe shoes. Slots are limited and usually sit at 11:00 or 1:00, Monday to Saturday. Small groups may share a table.
Nothing pretentious, nothing shallow. It is all depth and feeling.
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