St. Reginald Parish The Great Pretender Red '17
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| Management number | 253563375 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$12.80 | Model Number | 253563375 | ||
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The Great Pretender is a collaborative red blend from St. Reginald Parish winemaker Andy Young and Adam Smith, who at the time of this 2017 vintage was working out of the same Eola-Amity Hills facility and has since become Director of Winemaking at Skinner Vineyards in El Dorado County. The fruit is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley, two regions with markedly different growing conditions that together shape this wine's range.
Andy Young launched St. Reginald Parish in 2012 after leaving behind a career as a rock drummer in New Orleans. The winery name combines his middle name, Reginald, and St. Tammany Parish, the New Orleans neighborhood where he grew up. His approach across all labels relies on native yeast fermentations, sourced fruit from established sites, and minimal additions in the winery. Adam Smith brought experience from Domaine Serene, Bethel Heights Vineyard, and Shea Wine Cellars in Oregon, as well as Craggy Range in New Zealand, to the collaboration.
The wine leans into the contrast between Smith's preference for fruit richness and Young's pull toward lighter, more glou-glou styles. Southern Oregon fruit, particularly from the warmer Rogue Valley, tends to add weight and dark fruit character, while Willamette Valley material brings higher acidity and lift. The result sits between the two impulses: approachable and fruit-driven without being heavy.
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