2020 St. Reginald Fais Do Do 2020

Fais Do-Do: A lovely little double entendre that’s used for both porch dance parties in South Louisiana, as well as rocking babies to sleep during said dance parties (dormir shorted down to do-do). It might also mean “dos à dos” depending on who you ask. Either way, this little sleeping giant was the only St. Reginald Parish wine produced in 2020, and is a personal all time favorite.

Fruit: Hidden site in the Tualatin Hills AVA. 50% Sauvignon Blanc fermented in new oak (one 500LT puncheon and one 228LT Burgundy) and 50% Chardonnay fermented in 1/3 new oak and 2/3 neutral oak 228LT Burgundy barrels.

Winemaking: Direct Press (whole cluster). No SO2 at crush. Fermentation via ambient yeasts on full lees. Racked to stainless for bottling after 11 months in barrel. Small SO2 addition added one month prior to bottling.

Clean, crisp acidity, with rich flavors of stone fruits and baking spice