Frank Ostini still revels in the surprise success that came with the 2004 film Sideways, which showcased the Santa Ynez Valley as a great place to visit and pinot noir as a worthy passion to pursue.
The Hitching Post will be reopening under new owners March 5 after being closed for most of this year. Mike Bergman, of Reedsburg, and Steve Boelter, of Portage, are adding the first initial of their ...