Hitching Post Wines

A beautiful Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara; ripe cherry and dark berry flavors with a rich texture on the palate; elegant and well polished in the finish.

Fresh and exciting style Pinot Noir; bright youthful cherry aromas with just a hint of clove spice; medium bodied, ripe berry flavors that linger throughout the glass; great to serve with ahi.

Ripe and full bodied Pinot Noir; loads of spiced aroams; hints of clove; pumpkin and earth; layers of red berry flavors that will pair nicly with roasted duck or any game entree.

88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Hitching Post Santa Maria Pinot Noir, a screw cap-finished offering, reveals tasty, elegant, pretty notes of Allspice, cloves, black cherries, earth, and oak.

Blend of grapes from several vineyards along the Central Coast, mostly Merlot for roundness and drinkability, with Cabernet Franc for aromatics, Syrah for richness, and Valdiguie for spice & fruit.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Hitching Post Big Circle Syrah is rich and savory, with earthy mineral, dried currant, sage, herb and spicy-cedary notes that are compact, with firm tannins.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Hitching Post Purisima Mtn Vyd Syrah is elegant and finely tuned with additional minerality; will be preferred by those who enjoy intellectualism over hedonism.

California. Dark cherry flavors with floral and savory herb notes with a touch of tobacco in the background. 13.5% ABV