Cassondra fell in love with wine while living in Spain, and pursued wine knowledge during a two-decade career in service. A Certified Sommelier, Cassondra holds a WSET Diploma and a Master's degree in writing (she and Matt met in grad school). She joined the team and co-founded The Scout because she wanted there to be an easy place to enjoy a well-made glass of wine, for anyone. No overwhelm, no out of place. In between wine tastings, Cassondra spends all her time with her dog.

Matt came to wine, and co-founding The Scout, through his love of fortifieds (Byrrh is his current favorite). His love for all things outdoors and his detestment of all things snobby combined to help create a space where great wines, beers, and ciders can be "scouted" and brought back to the shop to be enjoyed with friends, family, and strangers in a setting that celebrates the Pacific Northwest. When not at the shop, Matt writes fiction, keeps bees with Brandon, collects old books, and sometimes reads them. (Left above, with our fourth partner Diesel Robinson)

An avid hiker, Army veteran, and Oregon native, Brandon co-founded The Scout out of his adventurous spirit and penchant for bold reds. He aims to make The Scout a place where adventurers of all kinds come to compare stories, and chess strategy, over a glass of wine. Outside the shop, Brandon can be found camping and hiking in the PNW, or tending his bees.