Hitching Post
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Hitching Post 2006 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $42
Has this vineyard ever produced anything less than a spectacular Pinot Noir? Hitching Post’s ’06 showcases its exotic spiciness and the way its power is modulated with an elegant structure. Cloves, nutmeg, allspice and white pepper are just a few of the spices that tantalize the cherry, orange and cola flavors. The wine feels wonderful in the mouth, rich and…
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Hitching Post 2000 Purisma Mountain Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
- $25
A voluptuously smooth, full-bodied Syrah that feels as plush as velvet on the palate. The fruit is elaborately layered, sending waves of blackberry, plum and blueberry across the palate. Has a nice spicy edge that carries the fruity flavors into a long finish.
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Hitching Post 2006 Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $42
Perhaps because the winery’s co-owner, Frank Ostini, is a restaurateur, he makes his wines in a forward, approachable style that doesn’t require aging, although they’re balanced enough for the cellar. The ’06 Rio Vista is a fresh, silky wine whose smoky cherry and pepperspice flavors will soar with a grilled steak. Should hold nicely for six years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Hitching Post 2006 St. Rita's Earth Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $34
A delightful Pinot, made in a ready-to-drink way, yet with enough depth and complexity to age. Flatters the palate with its silky texture and mélange of cherry, currant, cola, spice, orange tea, sandalwood and smoke flavors that are brightened and uplifted by crisp acidity. Should develop through 2012.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Hitching Post 2001 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $40
A luscious Pinot with lip-smacking flavors of black cherries, coffee and herbs that earns extra points for its fine balance and mouthfeel. It’s not a powerhouse but it’s suave and has great finesse.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
Hitching Post 1988 Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Ynez Valley)
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Note the "Benedict Vineyard" label, from a time when Sanford had lost control. Alcohol 13.5%. Good color, cloudy with sediment. Rich red cherry aroma, anise, sweet beet, smoky char, spice. Dry, full-bodied, rich in dark cherry fruit. Still tannic, should develop. Now-2010.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Hitching Post 2001 Santa Rita's Earth Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $30
Defines Pinot from this AVA, with its succulent cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors and clean acidity. For all the deliciousness it’s a tad obvious, as if all the beauty were a veneer of sweet fruit. The challenge is to develop depth and substance.
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Hitching Post 2003 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $50
I tasted this wine with Kathy Josephs’ Fiddlestix bottling, from her Fiddlehead label, and the wines are very different. This seems less ripe, harder in tannins, and stronger in acids. That is a stylistic choice, of course, but this wine is not as lush or immediately likeable, although it’s still very good. Give it three to five years in the cellar.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
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