Hartley Ostini Hitching Post
Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Big Circle Syrah
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Led by Frank Ostini, owner of the Hitching Post 2 Restaurant, and Gray Hartley, Hitching Post Wines celebrates its 40th vintage in its ongoing quest to create some of the best wines of Santa Barbara County. The focus is on crafting intriguing, age-worthy Pinot Noirs from the region's iconic appellations: Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. With Frank Ostini as Chef Winemaker, these wines are food-friendly and traditionally styled, embodying balance and finesse. The next generation of Hartleys, Emily (DTC Manager) and Weston (Winemaker), have joined the team, continuing the legacy with their dedication and hard work.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This is a big and bold Syrah from Hartley Ostini Hitching Post. The nose boasts of intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hint of pepper.On the palate, it has a full body with flavors of dark chocolate, tobacco, and a hint of espresso. The tannins are ripe and well integrated. The finish is long and persistent. This is a complex and rewarding Syrah that will improve with some time in the bottle.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Hartley Ostini Hitching Post
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
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