According to Variety, Sideways is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Searchlight and Hitching Post are celebrating with anniversary wine diners and unlimited release bottles.
What’s Happening:
- This fall, Hulu will stream the 2004 comedy Sideways in honor of its 20th anniversary.
- Hitching Post is getting ready to celebrate this anniversary by hosting three Hitching Post + Sideways winemaker dinners and releasing a special edition pinot noir.
- The chef of Hitching Post 2 and winemakers Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley of Hitching Post Wines are hosting special anniversary events.
- Hitching Post’s Highliner Pinot Noir was featured in the movie, and we'll get a special label for the anniversary.
- The bottles will be available at the restaurant, in the Hitching Post tasting room, and at select retailers.
- There will also be a set called “As Seen in Sideways”. This will include the 2001 Hitching Post Pinot Noir Bien Nacido, the 2001 Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner, and the 2021 Hitching Post Pinot Noir Highliner costing $650.
Details on Events:
Sunday, September 15
- 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.
- $150 per person
Tuesday, September 24
- 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
- $110
Sunday, September 2
- 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.
- 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 an appearance by Virginia Madsen.
- Tickets include the Sideways screening at Solvang Festival Theater.
- Screening of Sideways at Solvang Festival Theater.
- $150
Saturday, October 12
- Copia at Culinary Institute of America, Napa
- Screening of Sideways followed by a Q&A panel with director Alexander Payne and actor Virginia Madsen.
- Frank Ostini is a special guest.
Tuesday, October 29
- Hitching Post + Sideways Winemaker Dinner at Jar
- Chef/Owner Suzanne Tracht hosts Hitching Post Wines’ 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.
- Jar, 8225 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
- $200 inclusive of menu & wines plus tax & gratuity
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