Pinot & Sparkling Wine Without Pretense

Ageworthy wine since 2000

Our Story

Happy New Year!

Let's welcome 2025 with gusto! Norm, Cooper and I wish you all the best for health, happiness and harmony. We also encourage you to enjoy connection with friends and family shared with our handcrafted wines.

Join us in a year long celebration for Flying Goat Cellars 25th Anniversary! Details on special events to follow.

January Wine Special

2019 YNOT? Chardonnay

25% off/bottle = $21
30% off/case $235.20

“Pear-flesh, honeysuckle and dried lemon-peel aromas converge on the nose of this bottling. There's a sharp line of yellow-grapefruit peel to the palate, where a wet white-rock minerality adds subtle complexity," noted Wine Enthusiast Editor Matt Kettmann. Pair with popcorn drizzled with Tres Osos olive oil, sea salt and a good movie, or grilled snapper. Also, pairs well with a cheese & fruit plate.

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2000

First Vintage of Flying Goat Produced

Winemaker Norm Yost launches his own wine label, Flying Goat Cellars.

2002

First Pinot Noir Released

We introduce our first wines at Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival and launch website/newsletter.

2005

First Goat Bubbles and Pinot Gris Produced

We produce our first vintage of Goat Bubbles Rosé and Pinot Gris, Nielson Vineyard.

2007

Awarded Best in Class and Sweepstakes Winner

We win Best in Class & Red Sweepstakes winner at the 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for our 2005 Flying Goat Pinot Noir, Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard.

2007

First YNOT Pinot Noir Produced

We launch our second label for Pinot Noir, YNOT, from Santa Barbara County vineyards.

2008

Winery Purchased & Tasting Room Opened

We purchase production space at Crown Laurel and open a Tasting Room in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto.

2010

Kate Joined the Team

Kate Griffith marries Norm Yost and their partnership evolves into a family of wines.

2011

Club Celebrate and new Goat Bubbles Label Launched

Club Celebrate, the first sparkling wine club in Santa Barbara County, offers exclusive membership for méthode champenoise Goat Bubbles. New Goat Bubbles label designed by Mark Oliver.

2015

Fifth expression of Goat Bubbles released

Goat Bubbles offers five expressions of méthode champenoise sparkling wines. Every bottle is hand riddled, disgorged, waxed and labeled with love.

2019

Flying Goat's 20th Harvest

Norm Yost celebrates his 20th harvest with Flying Goat Cellars.

January 2021

Flying Goat Turns 21 & Finally Legal to Drink!

Flying Goat turns 21 and is finally legal to drink our own wine! We are celebrating all year.

September 2023

First Release of Goat Bubbles Pinot Meunier

First Goat Bubbles made from Pinot Meunier (2021 vintage) released to wine club members. It was quickly dubbed “Barbie Bubbles,” with timing of movie.