This fall, the Academy Award-winning film, SIDEWAYS, will stream on Hulu in celebration of its 20th Anniversary. Hitching Post Wines has partnered with Searchlight Pictures to showcase Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir, the wine featured in the movie. The Highliner Pinot Noir is always one of the most consistent, highly regarded wines of Hitching Post, and the 2021 is one of the best vintages of the past two decades. This 2021 vintage has a special label to commemorate the film and the Anniversary.
In celebration of this partnership, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Wines announce a series of special events, including three Hitching Post + Sideways Winemaker Dinners scheduled for September and October as follows. Hitching Post Wines will also offer specially produced and limited edition SIDEWAYS Highliner Pinot Noir wine available for purchase at the restaurant, the Hitching Post tasting room and select retailers throughout California.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Hitching Post + Sideways Winemaker Dinner at the Hitching Post 2
Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley host a 20th Anniversary Sideways dinner with a signature menu from the Hitching Post 2 paired with special edition Pinot Noir vintages celebrating the film.
Hitching Post 2, 406 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427, $150 per person, 5:00 p.m. reception followed by dinner, Reserve with OpenTable Experience
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Hitching Post + Sideways Winemaker Dinner at La Paloma Cafe
Executive Chef Jeremy Tummel hosts Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley for a 20th Anniversary Sideways dinner with a menu inspired by the Hitching Post 2 paired with special edition Pinot Noir vintages celebrating the film.
La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, $110, 6:00 reception followed by communal dinner, Reserve with RESY
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley – Sideways 20th Anniversary Festival
One of the highlights of the four-day festival in the Santa Ynez Valley is the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the award- winning film Sideways. Join fans and friends at Hitching Post 2, an iconic location featured in the film There will be bites from Hitching Post 2 and other Buellton restaurants, along with Sta. Rita Hills and Buellton wine, beer, and live music. Look for Instagramable moments from the film scattered throughout the venue and an appearance by Virginia Madsen.
Tickets to Sideways 20th Anniversary Festival include tickets to the Sideways Film Screening at Solvang Festival Theater in the evening. Screening of Sideways at Solvang Festival Theater – 5-9 p.m., Celebration at Hitching Post 2 with bites, wine, beer and live music – 12 – 3 p.m., $150
