Whistle Post Brewing

Martha Stoumen

Post Flirtation Zinfandel - Carignan Blend 2020

Crushable patio popper that’s a crowd pleaser - easy to drink, not challenging — 13 days ago

Snoqualmie Vineyards

Whistle Stop Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend

Pretty simple yet kinda cool label. Has a moon and mountain theme. And the WA vibes are high with that name. It’s a classic pass over the Cascades, and a town on the drive, and some water falls. Color is good. Color of plum flesh from an Elephant Heart. Smells like wet dust in the middle of WA and grilled stone fruits. Flavors are easy and bright. Plenty of fruits, but a decent backbone too. Some anise candies to go with the berry and plum sorbet. Hint of smoke. Maybe rabbit brush. This is a classic WA wine style. And one I approve of highly. Especially for the $5 price point at Grocery Outlet. They just do good wine a great price up north. — 2 months ago

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Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

Hometown Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and cola. Bright Pinot! Jammed packed with cherry flavors, baking spices and a black tea finish. — 4 months ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

Big Circle Santa Barbara County Syrah 2020

John Howard
9.2

Surprisingly good! — 12 days ago

romo, Dave and 9 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.6

I think if you read this nonsense I post, you know how I feel about this producer, past & present. This 07 is outstanding & top of its bell curve. It is so good to revisit these great vintages of Caymus Classic.

This is fresher than the 97. It is rich/lush, cassis to currents, ripe, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, raspberries & strawberries. Dark chocolate, mocha, classic, beautiful, Caymus Classic spice that I miss dearly in their new wines, black licorice, fudge, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, most top soil, limestone, dry herbs, dry tobacco, barrel shavings, taut leather, volcanic grey clay, dark, fresh & slightly withering flowers, violets, beautiful round acidity, balance, structure, nice tension and elegant finish that last minutes and falls on spice and evoluted earth tones.

This bottle is in fine shape. Still strong and will last another 10 years of fine drinking. Phenomenal vintage and time to enjoy.
— a month ago

Rob, Vanessa and 14 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Post & Beam Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Good vintage. Stone fruit on the palette with good salinity. — 4 months ago

Ray, Neil and 1 other liked this

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

Highliner Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021

I couldn’t pass up picking up a bottle of the “Sideways” 20th anniversary bottling of Hitching Post’s Highliner. Aside from the movie recognition, it’s a damn good Pinot, though a bit heavier in style than others. Vivid, fresh flavors of cranberry and cherry with a bit of spice. Delicious. Fruit sourced from three different vineyards in Santa Barbara County. 100% Pinot Noir. 4/28/25. — 3 months ago

Filipa Pato

Post Quercus Tinto Baga 2023

Subtle fruits, earthy, and dry. — 4 months ago

Kaito Kikuchi
with Kaito