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Ageworthy wine since 2000

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December Wine Special

'Tis the Season to be Sharing so we're featuring our tasty 2014 Pinot Noir Magnum on special this month to get you in the spirit. Santa is proving to be especially generous with this special magnum pricing.

2014 Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard 777
25% off/bottle = $86.25
30% off/case (6 bottles) $483

The deep ruby color reveals the attitude of this full-bodied wine showing dense, dark aromas and flavors. Enjoy cola, caramel, coffee and bittersweet chocolate on the nose. Blackberry, raspberry, tart cherry and other dark fruit unfold on the palate.

This wine was originally made just for our Philosophers Club members to enjoy during the holiday season, or any special occasion, with friends and family. The grapes were picked at 22.5 Brix and the wine was barrel aged in French oak for twenty months. This big boy has been cellared to perfection and we're now encouraging all to share it with your friends and family during the 2024 holiday season. Shows potential for more aging.

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Holiday Party at Castle Green

Sunday, December 22, 3-6pm
Castle Green
99 South Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA

SORRY, WE'RE SOLD OUT!

Flying Goat's extended family of Wine Club members and friends are invited to a very special holiday party at the historic Castle Green in Pasadena. Step back into time with Victorian-era architecture and ambiance. Imbibe our award-winning Goat Bubbles and Pinot Noirs paired with some tasty hors d'oeuvres. Castle Green’s unique and opulent holiday decorations in-clude a six-foot taxidermied peacock on the tree!

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.