VISIT

Rustic. Scenic. Welcoming. Situated on nearly twelve acres of land punctuated by ancient oaks is the Hitching Post Tasting Room. A charming, 2,000 square foot, mid-century farmhouse, thoughtfully refurbished, serves as the main indoor tasting room with three private alcoves for an intimate experience. The house is surrounded by trailing walkways landscaped with native plants that lead to ample outdoor seating areas that bank a panoramic, pastoral view of the valley and Santa Ynez Mountains. An outdoor wine bar adds to the relaxed, convivial ambiance along with a personable, knowledgeable staff.

TASTING ROOM HOURS

Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (last tasting 4:15pm); Closed Monday & Tuesday. 

Walk-ins are welcome or make reservations using our app. For groups of eight or more, please make reservations. Well behaved dogs on leash welcomed.

TASTING FLIGHTS  

Pinot Noir Flight - $35

Cork Dancer 2021
Quinta del Mar 2021
Highliner 2022
Sanford & Benedict 2022
Fiddlestix 2022

Red, White & Pinks Tasting - $25

Pet Nat Rosé - 2024
Careaga, Chardonnay - 2024
Daisy, Riesling - 2022
Round Trip, Merlot 2023
Big Circle, Syrah - 2021

Mixed Flight

Your chioce of two Pinot Noirs from the Pinot Noir flight and three selections from the White & Pinks flight.

Private Tasting with Winemaker 

For those seeking the ultimate experience, this customized tasting of at least five special, top-notch wines and paired with an artisan cheese and charcuterie plate is a rare opportunity. One of our legendary winemakers, Frank Ostini, Gray Hartley, or Weston Hartley, will guide you through the wines and provide insight and whimsical wine stories.

$75 per guest. 90 min-2 hours. By advanced appointment only at least one month suggested. We will try to accommodate you request as best we can.

WINE & DINE: LUNCH AT TASTING ROOM

Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm; Closed Monday & Tuesday

No reservations needed except for large groups (8+). Indoor & outdoors seating available.

Yes! We serve a hot-off-the-grill Hitching Post 2 lunch with wine tasting, wine by the glass, or all by itself. For menu or additional information click LUNCHEON.

EVENTS

There is always something going on at the Hitching Post if not the Santa Ynez Valley. It could be a winemaker dinner, a foot stompin’ concert, or a quiet evening of live music, grilled appetizers and wine in our Garden Room. Check our calendar of EVENTS to see what is going on in the area.