Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHitching Post
Casmalia, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hitching Post runs a wine-first beverage program with a list spanning by-the-glass, half-bottle, and full-bottle formats across Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Riesling, and sparkling wines. House wines include Pinot Noir 'Hometown' and Rose 'Pinks'. The cocktail section, 'Local Favorites & Classic Cocktails', names specific branded spirits in every recipe. Beer covers local micro brews, domestics, imports, and cider. Heineken 0.0 is the non-alcoholic option.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pinot Noir Hitching Post 'Hometown' 2021 by the glass, or the Cabernet Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Maria Valley 2020. For a cocktail, the HP Cadillac Margarita with Patron Silver, Cointreau, and a Grand Marnier float is a solid branded pour. The Apple Mule with Crown Royal Apple and Fever Tree Ginger Beer is another specific option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who want range in format and price will find the most to work with, from $8 glasses to a $175 Silver Oak. Cocktail drinkers who prefer named spirits over vague descriptions will also find recognizable recipes. Beer drinkers looking for local micro brews alongside standard domestics and imports are covered.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass range $8.00 to $13.00. Half bottles run $25.00 to $105.00. Full bottles range $25.00 to $175.00, with the Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2007 'Library Edition' at $175.00 and Caymus Napa Valley 2022 at $155.00. Hitching Post Rose 'Pinks' 2023 is $30.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list carries house-labeled Pinot Noir, 'Highliner', 'Perfect Set', 'Generation Red', and Rose 'Pinks' alongside named vintages like Silver Oak and Turley Dusi Vineyard. Cocktail recipes specify branded spirits rather than generic descriptions, and the beer section spans local micro brews, domestic, imports, and cider.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine cocktails under 'Local Favorites & Classic Cocktails', each naming specific branded spirits. Recipes include the HP Cadillac Margarita with Patron Silver and a Grand Marnier float, the Apple Mule with Crown Royal Apple and Fever Tree Ginger Beer, and Mona's Makers Manhattan with Makers Mark and Cinzano Sweet Vermouth. Two coffee drinks and night caps round out the list.
Menu strengths
- — Every cocktail recipe names specific branded spirits rather than generic descriptions.
- — The list covers margaritas, mules, a Manhattan, a cosmo, and coffee drinks.
- — Branded spirits include Patron Silver, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Makers Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Crown Royal Apple.
Standout selections
- — HP Cadillac Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and sour, topped with a Grand Marnier float.
- — Mona's Makers Manhattan: Makers Mark Whiskey, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth, drip of cherry juice; shaken or on the rocks.
- — Apple Mule: Crown Royal Apple, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, fresh limes, served in a copper mug.
- — American Mule: Woodford Reserve Whiskey, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, fresh limes, served in a copper mug.
Wine
A deep list across by-the-glass, half-bottle, and full-bottle formats. Varietals span Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Red Rhone Blends, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Moscato, Rose, White Zinfandel, and sparkling wines and Champagne. House wines include Pinot Noir 'Hometown', 'Highliner', 'Perfect Set', 'Generation Red', and Rose 'Pinks'.
Menu strengths
- — Three formats: by-the-glass, half bottles, and full bottles across a wide varietal range.
- — House-labeled wines include Pinot Noir 'Hometown' and Rose 'Pinks'.
- — Named vintages include Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2007 'Library Edition' at $175.00.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir Hitching Post 'Hometown' 2021 at $12.00 by the glass.
- — Cabernet Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Maria Valley 2020 at $12.00 by the glass.
- — Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2007 'Library Edition' at $175.00 on the bottle list.
- — Turley Dusi Vineyard 2022 Zinfandel at $75.00 on the bottle list.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $8.00-$13.00; half bottles $25.00-$105.00; full bottles $25.00-$175.00.
Beer
A beer section covering micro brews, domestic, imports, and cider. Micro brews include Fig Mtn. Hoppy Poppy, Fig Mtn. Davey Brown, Fig Mtn. Red Lager, Firestone 805, Firestone Double Barrel, Firestone Union Jack, Blue Moon, and Sierra Nevada. Domestics include Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, and Miller Lite. Imports include Corona, Heineken, Modelo, and Peroni; cider includes Angry Orchard.
Menu strengths
- — Beer list spans four categories: micro brews, domestic, imports, and cider.
- — Local and regional micro brews include Fig Mtn. And Firestone offerings.
- — Import and domestic coverage runs from Modelo and Peroni to Budweiser and Coors.
Standout selections
- — Fig Mtn. Hoppy Poppy micro brew.; Firestone 805 micro brew.
- — Firestone Union Jack micro brew.; Sierra Nevada micro brew.
Nonalcoholic
Heineken 0.0 is listed under a Non-Alcoholic heading, providing a single non-alcoholic beer option.; Heineken 0.0 is listed under a Non-Alcoholic heading.
Menu strengths
- — Heineken 0.0 is listed under a Non-Alcoholic heading.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0 — Non-alcoholic beer.; Heineken 0.0 under a Non-Alcoholic heading.
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