Posts by Phil
In Honor of Dad
Dan’s honor to his father Benedetto “Bennie” Cassara, with Casa Cassara Bennie’s Blend “Papa”. Come by the Tasting Room and taste this wonderful blend of Syrah and Grenache in honor of Dan’s Father. Happy Father’s Day Bennie! https://www.independent.com/2026/06/12/in-honor-of-dad/
Read MoreCasa Cassara Wines go 6 for 6 at 2026 Orange County Fair
Six Casa Cassara Wines were sent to the 2026 Orange County Fair this year for judging. Four Reds, one White and one Rose. All six received medals! One Double Gold, one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze. Come by the Tasting Room in Solvang and try these award winning wines for yourself! Orange County Results
Read MoreWines Honoring Mothers Across SB Wine Country
Casa Cassara was recently featured by the Santa Barbara Independent for Wines that honor Mothers. Casa Cassara Sangiovese Rose “Mema” is in recognition of Dan’s mother and is a part of the Family Collection wines. Santa Barbara Independent article
Read MoreCasa Cassara Wines go 6 for 6 at 2024 OC Fair
Six Casa Cassara Wines were sent to the 2024 Orange County Fair this year for judging. Three Reds and three Whites. All six received medals! One Gold, four Silver, and one Bronze. Orange County Results
Read MoreVikings of Solvang host annual Children’s Christmas Party
The Vikings of Solvang hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party Santa (aka Dan) and Mrs. Claus (aka Bridget) entertained children with special needs, their caregivers, and their families came together to celebrate the holidays. KSBY: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/vikings-of-solvang-host-annual-childrens-christmas-party Noozhawk: https://www.noozhawk.com/article/vikings_of_solvang_brings_back_christmas_party_for_special_needs_students
Read MoreEatTravelGo Interview with Dan
Dan’s recent interview with EatTravelGo Click on Dan’s picture to link to the article
Read MoreSolvang 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival
Casa Cassara Tasting Room was featured in a recent news story from KSBY and the 13th Annual Solvang Scarecrow Festival. Check it out on YouTube.
Read MoreCasa Cassara TV Commercial
On August 15, 2022 Casa Cassara released a 30-second television commercial. Come to the Tasting Room and taste our Family Collection wines! You won’t be disappointed. Check out the commercial!
Read MoreBrown Sugar Smoked Salmon
You won’t believe how easy this Brown Sugar Smoked Salmon is! The rub is absolute perfection for a piece of salmon. It’s ready in less than two hours with just five simple ingredients and your smoker! This dish goes great with a bottle of Casa Cassara Grenache! Ingredients 2 pounds fresh salmon For the smoked…
Read MoreSpanish Tinto de Verano
Ingredients Casa Cassara Tempranillo Sweet Vermouth European orange Fanta, Italian orange soda or Orangina Schweppe’s lemon sour soda or Italian lemon soda Orange slices for garnish (you can also substitute lemon or lime slices) Instructions Fill your glasses halfway with ice cubes Pour Casa Cassara Tempranillo and fill the glass to the 1/3 to…
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