Casa Cassara Winemaker Dinner

Well another truly spectacular winemaker dinner. Yes the food was awesome as usual. Yes, the service was superb. And, yes, of course, the wine was the best. But our winemaker of the month, Brian Freeborn was himself, a doll. We showed up wearing a suit and tie. I especially think men in suits and ties are handsome. He was his charming self, working the crowd and making everyone feel welcome and at ease.

To say it went well, without a hitch would be an understatement. What is remarkable about that was that we had sold out, actually according to my Chef Matt, I had oversold the dinner by about 6 people. How was he going to orchestrate getting 44 plates out and not have someone upset or disappointed he wondered. Although he was amongst friends, his family, his best friend, his wife and his ex-high school principal, Matt was a bit nervous. He so rose to the occasion, getting all the plates out in a timely fashion, filet cooked to perfection melting in your mouth perfect.


It was touching to see two best friends from grade school reunited in such a special evening. One chef the other winemaker but both unassuming and charming. Only in Old Orcutt can you see the community come together and witness their own making a name for themselves.

Aimee and I are proud of them both. Brian is a special person not just a great winemaker. We are proud to know him.

Tomorrow's blog: The Wine Cottage Staff goes on a Field Trip.