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Hitching Post Hometown Hartley-Ostini Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

Hitching Post Hometown Hartley-Ostini Pinot Noir 2012

Hitching Post Hometown Hartley-Ostini Pinot Noir 2012

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Community Score:89/100

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.1%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Hitching Post Hometown

Agent: Glen-Ward Wines Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A smoky, fresh cherry Californian Pinot Noir with silky texture and a pleasing medium-bodied weight. Just enough acidity to make this wine very versatile with food from planked salmon to roast chicken. Some fresh berry and spices on the finish.

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This Hitching Post Hometown Hartley-Ostini Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on June 21, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Partners Gary Hartley and Frank Ostini, a fisherman and chef respectively, have been producing wine since 1979. They characterize their Pinot Noirs as soulful due to the cool maritime climate that moderates temperatures. You can also taste their wines at the Hitching Post restaurant featured in the movie Sideways.

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