Casa Cassara Winery

2016 Barbera

$39.00

Barbera is a red Italian wine grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy (after Sangiovese and Montepulciano). It produces good yields and is known for deep color, full body, low tannins and high levels of acid. This varietal grows well here in California, the fruit in this offering comes from Estelle Vineyards and is farmed by John Belfy at Bona Terra Vineyard Management.This vintage offers a very intense aroma of fresh red cherries and blackberries. On the pallet you will get notes of blackberry and black cherries due to the sugar content at harvest. 86 Pints Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair 2019

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Appellation:Santa Ynez Valley

Varietal:Barbera

Varietal Composition:

100%Barbera

Awards:

86 Points Silver MedalOrange County Fair 2019

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2016 Bennie's Blend

$36.00

We created this Syrah Grenache blend to honor my Father Benedetto "Bennie" Cassara. Dad took his Father Angelo's passion for wine and turned it into a business. Where Grandpa "Sam" made wine for himself, his friends and family, Dad chose to make wine for everyone to enjoy. Dad loved to work in the vineyard, the picture on the label was taken in 1999. We decided to blend the two most recently planted varietals on the Estate Vineyard into a blend for Dad. The Grenache brings dark cherry and black plum to the blend whereas the Syrah brings blackberry and the signature peppery finish. Enjoy Bennie's Blend.

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Varietal Composition:

70%Syrah

30%Grenache

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2016 Granache

$35.00

The Fruit for the 2016 Grenache is from the Brick Barn Vineyard, which is located at the gateway to the Santa Rita Hills AVA. The Grenache is clone 362 which is the lowest yielding if all the clones with darker fruit flavors and robust tannins. The alluvial rocky soil and the cooler microclimate of this vineyard give this smaller berry a very intense flavor. Mikael completely destemmed this offering prior to fermentation. The wine aged for 30 months in a combination of two-year-old seasoned oak barrels (33%) and neutral oak barrels (66%). Dense dark cherries and anise present themselves to your nose and your palate is overwhelmed with ripe black plum, black currant, a soft spice, and the right amount of acidity on the finish.

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Appellation:Santa Yne Valley

Cases Produced:72

Varietal:Grenache

Clonal Selection:362

Varietal Composition:

100%Grenache

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2016 Nebbiolo

$40.00

Nebbiolo is another red grape varietal that is predominantly associated with the Piedmont Region of Italy. The name comes from the Italian word “nebbia” which means fog. Casa Cassara purchased this offering from Estelle Vineyards farmed by Bona Terra Vineyard Management. Nebbiolo produces lightly-colored red wines which can be highly tannic in youth with scents of smoke and roses. As they age they can take on a brick orange hue at the rim of the glass and the aromas turn to violets, wild herbs, cherries, raspberries and prunes. This wine ages well. 90 Pints Gold Medal at the Orange County Fair 2019

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Nebbiolo

Varietal Composition:

100%Nebbiolo

Awards:

90 Points Gold MedalOrange County Fair 2019

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2016 Syrah Reserve

$39.00

This Syrah comes from the Tierra Alta Vineyards which is located in Ballard Canyon. This is a very steep and high altitude vineyard. The limestone rich soil produces an excellent Sryah with a medium to heavy body it has blackberry tones finished with pepper. We suggest pairing this Syrah with a nice Steak grilled over Red Oak. We picked the best barrel of Syrah from the batch and created this special Reserve Syrah.

Vintage:2016

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Syrah

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2017 Arneis

$31.00

The Arneis Grape dates back to the 15th century in the Piedmont area of Italy. Arneis (ltereally: little rascal, in the Piedmont dialect) is called so because it is regarded as somewhat difficult to grow. Arneis is a white wine with red wine charistics and is also sometines referred to as Nebbiolo Blanc. Agin this year this fruit comes from the Tierra Alta Vineyards. The nose id very floral and the outstanding flavors are almonds, pears, apples, and vanilla. Silver Medal at the Orange County Fair 2018 (84 Points)

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:White

Appellation:Santa Ynez Valley

Varietal:Arneis

Varietal Composition:

100%Arneis

Awards:

Silver Medal (84 points)2018 Orange County Fair

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2017 Sam's Dago Red

$27.00

We call this blend Sam's Dago Red and we blended this wine in honor of my Grandfather Angelo “Sam” Cassara. Grandpa came to the US in 1911 and worked as a barber in Chicago. When WWI broke out he was drafted into the American Army where he earned his citizenship. In 1919 Grandpa returned to his native Sicily, sold the family farm and married Grandma. They returned to Chicago and raised their family. Like most immigrants he made his own wine. His was a blend of red and white grapes similar to Chianti. My father helped. Grandpa would go to the basement every night before dinner and fill a pitcher with his creation, affectionately known as Dago Red. The family would drink the wine out of water glasses.

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Blend

Varietal Composition:

15%Un named White Grapes

85%Un named Red Grapes

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2017 Sangiovese

$38.00

The 2013 Sangiovese was so successful that Casa Cassara decided to make this sought after varietal again and this time we doubled down and produced 200 cases. This time winemaker Mikael Siguoin sourced the fruit from the Sanger Marinello Vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. On the nose you may find a scent of smoked pork ribs and hints of Tobacco and Oregano. When you present this wine to your taste buds look for tart cherry, plum and a slight bit of fig.

Vintage:2017

Wine Type:Red

Varietal:Sangiovese

Varietal Composition:

100%Sangiovese

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2017 Sauvignon Blanc

$27.00

The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc spent 18 months in neutral French oak. Expect exotic tropical fruit aromatics, passion fruit and grapefruit on the pallet. The wine has great acidity and is long on the finish with notes of lemon, verbena and lime. This vintage was finished with cross flow filtration prior to bottling for a crisper, cleaner flavor and color.

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Sauvignon Blanc

Varietal Composition:

100%Sauvignon Blanc

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2018 Arneis

$31.00

The Arneis Grape dates back to the 15th century in the Piedmont area of Italy. Arneis (ltereally: little rascal, in the Piedmont dialect) is called so because it is regarded as somewhat difficult to grow. Arneis is a white wine with red wine charistics and is also sometines referred to as Nebbiolo Blanc. Agin this year this fruit comes from the Tierra Alta Vineyards. The nose id very floral and the outstanding flavors are almonds, pears, apples, and vanilla.

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:White

Varietal:Arneis

Varietal Composition:

100%Arneis

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2018 Rose

$29.00

Vintage:2018

Wine Type:Rose

Varietal:Cinsault

Varietal Composition:

100%Cinsault

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Ruby Vino Dolce 375 ml

$24.00

Enjoy this delightfully flavorful Ruby blend of traditional Portuguese varietals, (80% Tinta Roriz and 20% Souzao). 40% of this blend is from the 2014 vintage and 60% from the 2016 vintage. Look for notes of black currant, robust spice and deep stone fruit. The addition of Casa Cassara Brandy enhances the smooth and elegant nature of this perfect fortified dessert wine.

Wine Type:Dessert

Appellation:Callfornia

Varietal:Port

Varietal Composition:

80%Tinta Roriz

20%Sauzao

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Ruby Vino Dolce 750 ml

$40.00

Enjoy this delightfully flavorful Ruby blend of traditional Portuguese varietals, (80% Tinta Roriz and 20% Souzao). 40% of this blend is from the 2014 vintage and 60% from the 2016 vintage. Look for notes of black currant, robust spice and deep stone fruit. The addition of Casa Cassara Brandy enhances the smooth and elegant nature of this perfect fortified dessert wine.

Wine Type:Dessert

Appellation:Callfornia

Varietal:Port

Varietal Composition:

80%Tinta Roriz

20%Sauzao

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Tawney Vino Dolce 375 ml

$28.00

A premier blend of non vintage traditional Portuguese varietals (49.5% Touriga Nacional, 26.6% Tinta Madeira, 17.3% Tinto Cao, 5.6% Souzao, 1.0% Palamino), this aged Tawney has the essence of fire roasted nuts, deep honey and blood orange. Casa Cassara Brandy intensifies these flavors and makes your sipping experience unique.

Wine Type:Dessert

Appellation:Callfornia

Varietal:Port

Varietal Composition:

49%Touriga

27%Tinta Madeira

17%Tinto Cao

6%Sauzao

1%Palomino

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Tawney Vino Dolce 750 ml

$44.00

A premier blend of non vintage traditional Portuguese varietals (49.5% Touriga Nacional, 26.6% Tinta Madeira, 17.3% Tinto Cao, 5.6% Souzao, 1.0% Palamino), this aged Tawney has the essence of fire roasted nuts, deep honey and blood orange. Casa Cassara Brandy intensifies these flavors and makes your sipping experience unique.

Wine Type:Dessert

Appellation:Callfornia

Varietal:Port

Varietal Composition:

49%Touriga

27%Tinta Madeira

17%Tinto Cao

6%Sauzao

1%Palomino

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