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Here are a number of links that will tell you more about Hitching Post Wines. Please note that all links will open in a new window. For media inquiries, contact jannis.swerman@gmail.com
Los Angeles Times/Spectrum News One: Great video on Sideways and the Santz Ynez Valley
The Hollywood Reporter: The ‘Sideways’ Revolution: How a Single Joke Upended the Wine World.
Conde Nast Traveler: A Trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country, 20 Years After ‘Sideways’. With quotes from our own co-winemaker, Gray Hartley.
Los Angeles Magazine: How 20-Year-Old Film 'Sideways' Impacted the Santa Ynez Valley. More tidbits on the film and quotes from our Frank Ostini
Los Angeles Magazine: The secret to the HP's grilled artichokes!
Observer: How to Spend a Dreamy Weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley. The title says it all, and, of course a shoutout to the Hitching Post.
Los Angeles Times: ‘Sideways’ turns 20. A generation later, are the kids drinking Merlot? More about the effects of the film and quotes from Frank Ostini.
Los Angeles Times: Horses, vineyards and a charming petrol museum: 13 reasons why Buellton is worth a stop. Of course, The Hitching Post is one of them. A wonderful quote from Frank Ostini included.
Los Angeles Magazine: A rundown of L.A. events celebrating SIDEWAYS.
SFgate: How a single movie turned a sleepy Calif. region into a major travel destination. Wonderful story about SIDEWAYS, its affect on the the Central Coast. Nice comments by our own Frank Ostini.
Fodors Travel: A Wino's Guide to the 20 Best Wineries in California. Includes Hitching Post Wines, of course.
Food and Wine Magazine: 20 Years Ago, This Movie Changed a Tiny California Wine Region Forever. Great article looking at the Santa Ynez Valley today, with quotes from Frank Ostini and many others.
Fodor's Travel: 20 Years After the Oscar-Winning Film, Does the ‘Sideways’ Wine Trail Still Stand? A wonderful article about the Sideways films sites today.
SoCal Restaurant Show Podcast: “Sideways” – The Motion Picture, 20th Anniversary Festivities with Hitching Post Wines’ Chef Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley. Fun article including quotes from Sideway's Actress Virginia Madsen.
The Montecito Journal: 20 Years Later, We’re Still Talking ‘Sideways’: Santa Ynez Valley to Spotlight Cult Film During Annual Feast
Sunset Magazine: Hitching Post Wines is a daytime stop to try all of the delicious varietals from winemakers Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley, who have been making wine in the Santa Ynez Valley for 40 years.
Men's Journal: Celebrate 'Sideways' 20th Anniversary at the Restaurant Where Miles Changed Wine For Decades
Golden State: The Hitching Post Toasts 20 Years of the Surprise Hit SIDEWAYS
Santa Barbara Independent: Hitching Post Releases ‘Sideways’ Anniversary Pinot Noir. A fun, must read article.
KTLA Channel 5 Los Angeles streaming video segment on the Taste of Santa Ynez Valley, the Hitching Post 2, with Virginia Madsen from SIDEWAYS
EatDrinkLA.com: 39 Things to Do in September in Los Angeles after Labor Day. Including, of course, our HP Sideways celebration.
KNBC Channel 4, Los Angeles: Happy 20th, ‘Sideways': Toast the beloved film at a sparkling fest. The Hitching Post 2 in Buellton, a restaurant seen in the 2004 movie, will also host a festive supper for fans.
Santa Barbara Life and Style Magazine article announces: "Sip Sideway". You can find it on page 25 of the October 2024 digital edition.
Santa Barbara Independent celebrates Frank Ostini and Gray Harley, Winemakers of the Year.
LA Weekly: Announcing the HP+SIDEWAYS Events.
HP + SIDEWAYS 20th Anniversary Press Release
The Restaurant Guy (santabarbara.com): Announcing the HP+SIDEWAYS Events
Santa Barbara Count Noozhawk: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film “Sideways,” Hitching Post Wines has partnered with Searchlight Pictures to showcase the wine label’s Highliner Pinot Noir, which also had a starring role in the movie. Read the great article.
AFAR ("Inspiring, Empowering, and Enriching Travelers Who Care"), gives a shout out to Los Alamos (California) as one of "America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers." where close by "you’ll find yourself in the filming location of the comedic 2004 wine flick Sideways, on the doorstep of even more top-shelf producers" which, as they point out, includes Hitching Post Wines.
Santa Barbara Independent: Sta. Rita Hills to Toast Hitching Post WinesFrank Ostini and Gray Hartley Honored as Vintners of the Year by Fellow Winemakers and Growers
Sta. Rita Winegrowers Alliance names Gray Hartley, Frank Ostini '24 Vintners of the Year'. Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini, owners and operators of Hitching Post Wines in the Santa Ynez Valley, have been named 2024 Vintners of the Year by the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance.
The pair will be honored at the annual Wine & Fire weekend event that runs Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18.
Sta. Rita Hills Saunter and Sips. Santa Rita Wine Alliance members (including Hitching Post Wines, of course) will be pouring Rosés and delicious Santa Barbara's oceanfront venue, The Carousel House. Lite bites will include a Thai station, an empanada station, and a BBQ slider station, by High on the Hog and Buena Onda. Music by The Down Yonders. April 13, 2024 from 2:30 - 5:30. Coming up: mark down on your calendar Aug. 15 - 18 for the Sta. Rita "Wine and Fire" event at tasting rooms across the area.
The 4th Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival, “A Passion 4 Pinot” is the premier event on the international wine calendar. Hosted in one of the world’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring Hotels, this is a unique opportunity to engage with 70 of the top winery owners and winemakers (including Hitching Post Wines of course) and other leading wine personalities and enthusiasts from all over California.
What's Cookin' on Wine with Michael Horn and Nicole Nielsen. Listen to their podcast interview with our very own Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley. (Look for it on 12/11/23.)
Glen Annie Golf Club Hitching Post Wine Pairing Dinner. A great meal paired with Hitching Post wines. October 19, 2023
Lompoc Record: Man of the Year. Frank Ostini, hard hat in hand, has lived a lifetime of service....
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation and the Santa Ynez Valley News honor those in Santa Ynez Valley who go above and beyond in their service to the community. In 2023 Judy Canby has been selected as the Santa Ynez Valley Woman of the Year, and Frank Ostini has been selected as Man of the Year in recognition of their leadership and extensive efforts to give back. They were chosen by a panel of board members of the foundation, editors of the Valley News and former honorees, based on nominations made by Valley residents. They will be honored at a gala event on October 15.
805 Living, September 2023 gives a shoutout to wineries adding food to the tasting experience and to the Hitching Post 2 restaurant doing it in reverse by adding a tasting room for HP Wines adjacent to the restaurant. See the online version and go to page 89.
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley September 28 - October 1, 2023 includes a special October 1st Sunday Supper at Hitching Post 2’s with a specially curated multi-course dinner paired with a selection of Hitching Post Wines presented by Chef/Winemaker Frank Ostini.
The Jeremiah Show: Hear a great interview with Frank Ostini talking about his wine, the restaurant business and more. From KZSB radio, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Independent: A Classic Sunday: Wine and Live Music
The Coast News: Hitching Post Still a Destination for Wine Lovers
Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room Opens - Press Release
Johnny Jet Roundup: Travel Movies That Inspire Wanderlust 1/24/19
LOCAL LOWDOWN: Hitching Post Wines Saddles Up to First Tasting Room
Winemaker to Know - Frank Ostini, Santa Ynez Valley Star 1/15/19
Jetsetting Fashionista – Emily Martin 8/24/18
Forbes – Larry Olmstead 8/23/18
Taking the Sideways Tour 16 Years Later
LA Weekly – Michele Stueven 8/24/18
Santa Barbara News-Press Gabe Saglie 8/24/18
Santa Barbara Independent – George Yatchesin 9/5/18
winewednesday.com podcast: The Past and Present of Hitching Post Wines. A conversation with Frank Ostini.
CONSUMED with Jamie Lewis: A podcast conversion with Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley
Hitching Post Opens Tasting Room