Scout works with a lot of local restaurants to get the word out about the cool and delicious things they’re doing, but they couldn’t do what they do without access to awesome ingredients. To get what they need, culinary creatives depend on personal networks of passionate artisans, farmers and producers who often work hard without ever seeing the glory they deserve. Since it’s always good to recognize those who have your back, we bring you the Supplier Shout Out!

In this edition, Wine Vikings profiles their latest local collaborator and “Wine Viking”, about his Winter 2021 wine pick…

Name of the person recommending the wine and where they work: Matthew Morgenstern at Giovane Bacaro.

Name of wine: Côtes-du-Rhône Jean Loron.

If this wine were a movie star, who would it be? Samuel L Jackson… Smooth, intense, and consistent. Although not overly complex, they always deliver a great performance.

What snack would this wine go well with? Snack? Probably some beef jerky; but if you are looking for something a little more sophisticated, I would suggest a platter of your favourite charcuterie.

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