Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner 2019
12 bottles
Out of stock
Wine Description
The newly released Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner 2019 is an exceptional blend of vineyards from Santa Maria Valley and the Sta. Rita Hills, crafted to perfection by winemakers Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini. This complex and elegant Pinot Noir captivates the nose with a bouquet of aromas: black cherries, plums, clove, leather, mocha, and incense.
The Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner shows a vivid ruby color in the glass with a bright, translucent hue. The aromas of black cherry, clove, and incense come through on the palate and are balanced by soft notes of leather and mocha. The palate is smooth with a full body and round tannins for structure. The wine has a lingering finish that is both elegant and inviting.
Deservedly earning a score of 93 points from Vinous, the Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner is a remarkable expression of Pinot Noir from the maritime-cooled vineyards of Santa Barbara County. This top-of-line bottling has achieved balance and complexity with its forward fruit and richness from the Santa Maria Valley, and its earthiness and structure from the Sta. Rita Hills. Whether enjoyed on its own or with food, the Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner is an unforgettable experience.
Reviews (75)
75 reviews for Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner 2019
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What does Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner 2019 taste like?
leather, earthy, mushroom
cherry, raspberry, red fruit
oak, tobacco, vanilla
peach
blackberry, plum, dark fruit
pepper, licorice, cinnamon
citrus, orange, orange peel
cheese, cream
tomato, asparagus, rhubarb
raisin
violet, perfume, apple blossom
Food Pairing with Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner 2019
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Christopher Webster –
Unique California Pinot Noir with vegetal notes and hints of cedar.
Jose Sullivan –
Raspberry aromas with a garnet hue.
Peter Lussier –
Crimson color.
Armanda Smith –
Excellent Cali pinot with a great nose of red berry fruit, spice, and herbal notes. Ripe raspberry notes on the palate with balanced acid.
Justin Burns –
Excellent medium-bodied red with a balanced blend of cherry, orange, and spice aromas. The red fruit flavors and dry finish make it a great choice.
Karima Ellison –
Peppery nose, not fruit forward. Spicy pepper in the mouth, pairs well with red meat. Hitching Post is a safe bet.
Neil Maroney –
Review: Spicy aroma, may cause eye irritation. Pepper and coriander flavors, complements red meat. Best paired with food, needs aging. Hitching Post delivers consistent red wines.
Geneva Pfeiffer –
Nice wine with dry fruit and raisin notes in the nose, average complexity, and a fruity and licorice finish. Ready to drink now.
Travis Davis –
Great Pinot with refreshing lightness and delightful cherries.
Judith Mclaughlin –
Deep color, peppery nose, complex taste with hints of pepper, coriander, and oak. Not refined like Bourgogne wines.
Tina Chang –
Tart cherry and spice aromas, earthy and fruity taste with mild tannins and balanced acidity.
Kitty Watkins –
Plum/prune notes with earthy flavor, heavy tannins and short tail. Good for the price, but sour.
Brad Carron –
Deep red color with fast-moving curtains. Nose of berries and powerful with soft tannins. Age-worthy for 5 years.
Rachelle Mahaffey –
“Agree with previous tasters. Dry fruit, raisins, average complexity, fruit, licorice. Nice wine, but drink now as fruit is fading and bitterness emerging. Hoping for a better ’08.”
Barbara Perryman –
Complex taste with notes of pepper, coriander and oak. Deep color with fruity and peppery aroma.
Cody Fitzgerald –
Great aromatics of black fruits, spice and oak notes with a lovely extracted dark ruby color. The medium/full bodied palate shows extraction and balance. Drinking well now, likely at its peak.
Susan Jones –
Good value, clear strawberry red with berry aroma and taste. Decant for 2 hours for best results.
Morris Sanchez –
Good American Pinot with pepper, oak, and plum flavors. Can age well.
Lena Sheridan –
Decanted for 2 hours, strawberry dominates, enjoyable.
Adriana Cyr –
“Excellent! New world style with warm fruit, pepper, and minerals on the palate. Decanting recommended. A true pleasure, enjoy now.”
Nicole Ashalintubbi –
Smooth and easy to drink with a nice balance of tart dark red fruit. Modest depth and complexity with a pleasant finish.
Richard Hart –
Ruby color. Aromas of sour cherry, fresh red fruits, raspberry, clay. Mineral component on palate. Nice wine.
Robert Dierks –
Earthy with hints of dirt and clay on the nose, followed by a sour cherry taste. A bit bitter, but a heavy weight for a Pinot.
Jessica Fullard –
Undrinkable wine with tartness and lack of elegance, green strawberries and animal fat flavors. Going in the sink.
Sarah Hall –
Smooth strawberry wine pairs perfectly with tuna. Medium/full body, medium acidity, and a smooth finish.
Michael Thomas –
Unbalanced wine with too much burn, some fruit notes, and spice. Boring.
Paul Hayes –
Earthy with a feminine touch.
Martin Perkins –
Fresh berries with a thicker mouth feel than most pinots. Great for pairing with BBQ.
Theresa Waters –
Great potential for aging.
Ellyn Stone –
Excellent SBC Pinot. A perfect blend of cherry, blueberry, and spice.
Randy Carpenter –
Decent structure and pleasant finish with red fruit notes. A good choice for weeknights.
Priscilla Riggs –
Balanced with earthy notes and a pleasant finish; no overpowering fruit detected.
Shirley Gomez –
Light red with a nice nose of red fruit, tart cherries, and some strawberry. Good acidity, but the mid-palate is disjointed and angular. Light tannins, some awkwardness on the finish with lingering astringency. The wine doesn’t quite deliver.
Cindy Siddique –
Large-scaled and elegant Pinot with sappy, dense fruit. Notes of black cherry, framboise, plum and spice. Good acidity, moderate tannin, and sweet fruit that gains when opened. Great for 4-5 years.
Carolyn Roberts –
Great wine, long finish, balanced acidity, and bright fruit notes.
Ricardo James –
Cork flaw present, not negligible.
Laura Stanley –
Complex with ripe cherry, raspberry, earthy undertone, dried leafs, clove, polkagris, wild strawberries, sweet liquorice, round, smooth, and long finish.
Micheal Jackson –
Balanced with fruit, structure, and earthiness.
John Strom –
Light-bodied Pinot with soft cherry notes and earthy undertones. Slightly bitter finish.
Dora Obrien –
Day two: Darker, unsettled strawberry juice. Top Pinot with hitching points.
Tracy Smith –
Aging well with good acidity. Peak in 2-3 years.
Laura Langehennig –
Overpriced, but nice.
John Wyndham –
Expertly made Pinot with juicy red fruit, smoked meat, and faint vanilla notes. Well-balanced and exciting with firm tannins and a medium-length red berry finish. (90-92 pts)
Virginia Juariqui –
Silky palate with deep fruit notes of black cherry, raspberry, and orange peel. Oak is prominent, slightly less complex than previous years. Thanksgiving wines 2016.
Dustin Burgess –
SLH Pinot with lovely floral notes.
Dolores Baca –
Great acidity and memorable finish, with deep cherry notes.
Jeffrey Arata –
Fruit forward, not ideal with meal. Enjoyable for post-meal relaxation. Herbal and earthy notes on finish. Better in a year or two.
Geneva Stcyr –
Great 2008 pinot from Hitching Post – earthy, juicy, semi-sweet and spicy. Medium finish. Worth the wait, wish I had more.
Thomas Chan –
Hitching Post’s elegant Pinot Noir has a great acidity, red cherry, cola, and a long finish. A must-try for Pinot lovers.
Patrick Murphy –
Enjoyed classic California Pinot. Rich, not overdone. Lots of spice, red fruit. Drink now.
Karla Williams –
Highly recommended pinot with elegant balance, silky tannins, and perfect acidity. Strawberry, raspberry, and violets complement its medium body.
Anthony Rose –
Ruby colored with medium legs, no sediment. Aroma of cranberry, strawberry, dust, mushroom and vanilla. Tastes like strawberry, red currant, dust, vanilla and clove with light/medium body and bright texture. Medium finish with medium acidity.
Anna Hummel –
Good entry-level Pinot with woody complexity and decent fruit from Santa Barbara region.
Barbara Johansen –
Lean wine with tart cranberry and red fruit notes. Burgundian style. 13% ABV.
Douglas Dooling –
Bright red fruits with damp earth, good depth & balance, but simple & too much oak on PnP. Best after some air or decanting. Solid value for mid-$20s Pinot.
Bernard Martin –
Smooth Pinot Noir with pleasant nose, chilled a bit. Easy to like.
Michael Hilbert –
Decent, with acceptable fruit notes.
William Ferdig –
Lovely Pinot Noir with a velvety mouthfeel and top-notch bouquet and palate. No noticeable tannins. Best California Pinot Noir example.
Mary Johnson –
Distinctive Pinot with leather, tobacco, and earth notes. Great due to its atypical taste.
Robert Carey –
Excellent Pinot, definitely worth a repeat.
Sandra Fisher –
Dark ruby color with black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, and smoke aroma. Dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cassis. Needs decanting for 15-30 minutes. Lengthy cherry and spice finish. Excellent, a favorite treat since Sideways.
Steven Botello –
Great easy-to-drink Pinot noir from Santa Barbara. Will repurchase.
John Signorile –
Disappointing, doesn’t live up to hype.
John Blossom –
Improved score in recent Pinot shootout, 93+ by Vinnørd Holte.
Charlotte Tucker –
Delicious. Paired with seasoned pork fillet and salad. Benefits from aeration.
Deborah Sutton –
2018 vintage tasted great, bought at Gelson’s Market in Sherman Oaks. Enjoyed it for our anniversary celebration at Morongo Casino and Gipsy Kings concert.
Helen Figueroa –
Wife-approved. Smooth. Bought 9 more at Total Wines.
Jason Engler –
Great young wine, enjoyable now.
Marvin Norton –
Ruby color with matchstick and smoked meat aroma. Medium body, acidity, and tannin grip. Red cherry and sauerkraut taste. Decanting recommended.
Melissa Laffoon –
Full-bodied with a savory raspberry and red cherry palette, a medium cranberry finish, and mouthwatering acidity. A delicious vintage from Central Coast.
Alfred Washington –
Smooth and good 2018 vintage from Total Wines.
Gertrude Ernest –
Clean, pure and balanced with light tangy flavor, spiced mulberry aroma and good sweetness. Drinks well despite being young and slightly heavy.
Virginia Healy –
A crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir with a focus on red fruits, oak, and acidity. Smooth with flavors of forest berries, vanilla, and cherry coke.
Ramon Panebianco –
Red-purple color, black cherry, spice, and plum aromas. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, and cinnamon flavors with good balance and structure. Perfect with grilled or roasted meats.
April Merriweather –
Magnum format of this wine was perfect – plush and in a great spot. Perfect storage made a huge difference. Fabulous with dinner at Hitching Post.