Wine List
Long before Hollywood (notably in Sideways) discovered the glories of Santa Barbara Wine Country, Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley were busy crafting wines at home while holding down full time jobs. Gray was a commercial fisherman, and Frank was chef (with his brother Bill) of the Hitching Post. Frank and Gray made their first wine at home in 1979, and their first Pinot Noir in 1981. The first Hitching Post wines were created at Byron Winery (1984-89). The brand moved to Au Bon Climat/Qupe Winery (1991-2000), Central Coast Wine Services in Santa Maria (2001-07). Frank and Gray produce their wine at the facilities of Au Bon Climat at Bien Nacido Vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley AVA.
Many vintages and different vineyard bottlings are offered here for your dinner this evening. Several wines are available by the taste (in our bar) and bottles are available for retail take home.
Some of the wines in the list are available by both bottle
and glass and are noted below.
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Hitching Post Pinot Noirs - Santa Barbara County
We create our own Hitching Post Pinot Noir wines from select vineyards located in the Pacific cooled coastal valleys of Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria, Los Alamos, & the Sta. Rita Hills. These wines are crafted for balance and character, perfectly matching our cuisine. Each represents value and quality for their price, and are produced in quantities to be available elsewhere.
Pinot Noir “Hometown” 2020
Forward aromas of red and dark berries, with clean fruit, easy to enjoy at a great value. $13/41
Pinot Noir “Cork Dancer” 2020
Focused spice structure that illuminates the earthy profiles of the varietal. $15/49
Pinot Noir “Highliner” 2020
Our flagship cuvee, representing the best barrels from the best vineyards each year, is rich in flavor, yet smooth, balanced & elegant. $17/59
Pinot Noir Kick On 2018
Floral, dusty, light & bouncy, umami-like mushroom flavors, with bright acid and tart pomegranate. $47
Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict 2018
Dark & brooding, showing some youthful restraint with blackberry and warm savory mushroom notes. Lots of spice on the finish. $19/69
Pinot Noir “Perfect Set” 2018
Our best blended Pinot of the Sta. Rita Hills. A cuvee of Sanford & Benedict, Fiddlestix, & Rio Vista vineyards. Classic structure, opens to wonderful earth & spice. $19/69
Pinot Noir Fiddlestix 2018
An impressive, beautifully balanced wine with intense, broad
flavors of dark berry, earth, and underbrush. $67
Other Hitching
Post Wines by the Glass/Bottle
PINKS Dry Rosé 2023 Central Coast
Dry, light, refreshing with bright strawberry fruit. Makes a delicious start for your HP Wine experience. $12/39
Chenin Blanc “Forerunner” 2019 Santa Barbara County
Barrel fermented dry, aromas of peach and honeysuckle, round, rich and easy to enjoy. $14/45
Syrah “Big Circle” 2019 Paso Robles
A complex, rich red that features deep berry fruitiness and round texture supple enough to go with oak-grilled cuisine. $14/48
Other Producer's Wines by the Glass/Bottle
Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blanc NV (American Sparkling Wine) $14/45
Sauvignon Blanc Grassini 2022 (Happy Canyon) $16/49
Chardonnay Au Bon Climat 2021 (Santa Barbara County) $14/45
Grenache, Ampelos, Ampelos Vineyard 2019 (Sta. Rita Hills) $80
GSM M5 Margerum 2022 (Santa Barbara County) $47
Zinfandel Saucelito Canyon Estate 2019 (Arroyo Grande Valley) $67
Sangiovese, Stolpman 2019 (Ballard Canyon) $65
Cabernet Sauvignon Beckmen Vineyards (Santa Ynez Valley) $18/69
Cabernet Sauvignon Grimm’s Bluff 2017 (Happy Canyon) $97
Cabernet Sauvignon “Relevant” Crown Point 2020 (Happy Canyon) $175
Cellar Selection List
Take it up a notch and ask your server for our Cellar Selection List featuring hard-to-find library wines, specialty wines, and large format offerings curated by chef winemaker Frank Ostini.
Winelist and prices subject to change without notice