Sometimes you just have to say "lets buy 'em!"

For a few years now Virginia and I have bought grapes from Murray and Maggie Fonteyne at Scout Vineyards just 8 km south of us. We have happily contracted their small blocks of riesling, pinot gris, and syrah. Every year  about tis time I walk around tasting their delicious grapes and marvel at the consistency of the vines. Each one looks exactly like the next. I've also had the opportunity each year to taste the cabernet sauvignon grapes that grow next to the syrah. These were always sold to another local winery and I couldn't help but think they would make some tasty wine here at Orofino. So when Murray offered them to us this year, we were very keen but had to see if we could afford them first, had room for them second, and if they would be a boost to our portfolio of wines. We just had to make it happen and now we are thrilled to say we are contracting everything Scout grows. I'll give updates on the cabernet as we follow them through ripening to barrel. Should be fun!