Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

Four Top Santa Barbara County Merlot Blend

9.112 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Valdiguié, Syrah
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Brad Carlson

Insane fruit forward Jamminess, but super tight until about an hour in. Let it sit, and it's a treat for an aged marbled steak. Delicious for the price at Whole Foods $19.99

Insane fruit forward Jamminess, but super tight until about an hour in. Let it sit, and it's a treat for an aged marbled steak. Delicious for the price at Whole Foods $19.99

Jun 13th, 2016
Vincent Tian

Kokarri lunch group lunch with lamb

Kokarri lunch group lunch with lamb

Jun 8th, 2016
Greg Rood

For the price this is an amazing wine. We had this with the filet at hitching post and the pairing was excellent. Complex structure with a smooth finish.

For the price this is an amazing wine. We had this with the filet at hitching post and the pairing was excellent. Complex structure with a smooth finish.

Apr 18th, 2016
PlaceInvaders

"Tighter than a nun's asshole" - Miles

"Tighter than a nun's asshole" - Miles

Apr 11th, 2016
Sasha Agapov

Great fruit, sage, touch of oak. A bit too tight, but drinks very well.

Great fruit, sage, touch of oak. A bit too tight, but drinks very well.

Nov 20th, 2014
Chuck Robidoux

I don't care what Miles said, Merlot does not always suck.

I don't care what Miles said, Merlot does not always suck.

May 29th, 2013
Bill Bishop

2007 Merlot is nice now, a little rustic and spicy. More earthy than fruit. Rich fruit in the mouth. Ready to drink now. Fruit may fade with further aging. Drink now.

2007 Merlot is nice now, a little rustic and spicy. More earthy than fruit. Rich fruit in the mouth. Ready to drink now. Fruit may fade with further aging. Drink now.

Mar 6th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

Tobin had this 11 years ago

Tobin had this 11 years ago

Oct 26th, 2013
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.0

Gary had this 11 years ago

Gary had this 11 years ago

Sep 18th, 2013
Causeway Bay

Causeway had this 9 years ago

Causeway had this 9 years ago

Nov 15th, 2015