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Hitching Post Wines

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On Monday, we had dinner at the Hitching Post II in Buellton, CA. Yes, this is the same place that was a key location in the movie “Sideways”. I stopped by not for the food, but for their wines that are only available at the restaurant or online. The food was surprisingly good (love the meat rub!) and the wines lived up to expectations:

Hartley Ostini-Hitching Post, Pinot Noir, “Highliner” 2003 ($40) their top of the line Pinot from the best lots. Dark ruby color, raspberry and spice nose with tight raspberry and black cherry flavors and some white pepper and oak. Opens up in the glass nicely after 15 minutes. Delicious now but better in a year or two. Score: 9/10

Hartley Ostini-Hitching Post, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara Country 2003 ($24) Deepest garnet color (but the lighting was bad in the dining room), lean black cherry nose, very tight raspberry fruit. Needs some time in the cellar to show it’s best. Score: 8.5/10

White Rose Vineyards, “Quiotee’s Lair” Pinot Noir 2002

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From the personal stock of Grape Radio’s Jay Selman:

White Rose Vineyard, “Quiotee’s Lair”, Yamhill County, Oregon, Pinot Noir 2002 ($45) – Dark ruby color, intense black fruit nose, concentrated flavors of blackberry, wild cherry and cassis with a touch of oak and silky mouthfeel; a little hot on the finish but with excellent concentration. A little tight right now so it might be better in a couple of years, but delicious none the less. Not your average Pinot. Score 9/10

Thanks, Jay!

Winecast 22 – The Big Three Reds

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This weekend’s podcast is focused on the, “Big 3 Reds”: Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon presented in the “virtual tasting” format. I also try to match wine to a St. Patrick’s Day menu of corned beef and cabbage and announce a Minnesota wine tasting meetup on June 11th.

Wines tasted:

– Meridian Vineyards, Central Coast, Pinot Noir 2003 ($9)
– Columbia Crest, “Grand Estates”, Merlot 2001 ($12)
– Clos du Val, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 ($25)

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Winecast 8 – Oregon’s Willamette Valley

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Today’s show is a tasting tour of the wines of the northern Willamette Valley in Oregon and a discussion of alternative wine closures.

Wines tasted:
– Erath Pinot Gris 2002 ($13)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Estate 2001 ($25)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Reserve 1999 ($18)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Prince Hill 1997 ($40)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Anniversary 2000 ($30)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Juliard 2000 ($40)
– Ponzi Pinot Blanc 2003 ($15)
– Ponzi Pinot Noir 2002 ($30)
– Ponzi Pinot Noir, Reserve 2002 ($50)
– Argyle Brut Sparkling Wine 1999 ($21.50)
– Argyle Chardonnay, Nuthouse 2001 ($28)
– Argyle Pinot Noir 2003 ($20)
– Argyle Pinot Noir, Nuthouse 2002 ($40)
– Argyle Pinot Noir, Spirithouse 2002 ($50)

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