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Pinot & Sparkling Wine Without Pretense

Ageworthy wine since 2000

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November Featured Wines

2019 Goat Bubbles Rosé, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA       

$48 retail
25% off/bottle = $36
30% off/case =$403.20   

2014 Pinot Noir, Rio Vista Vineyard 777, Sta. Rita Hills AVA  MAGNUM (1.5L)   

$115 retail
25% off/bottle = $86.25
30% off/case = $483

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CA Fauna: Wildlife Blockprints by Angelina LaPointe

Join us for the latest exhibit by Angelina LaPointe, a printmaker living and working in Lompoc, CA. “California Fauna: Wildlife Blockprints by Angelina LaPointe” will be on exhibit through the end of the year.

LaPointe studied printmaking and book arts at the University of CA Santa Barbara’s College of Creative Studies. A decade ago, she founded Sidecar Press, a letterpress studio housed in her spare room, where she creates logos, portraits and illustrations celebrating nature, music and other things close to her heart. Her work draws on influences from print traditions, pop culture images and art historical references.

LaPointe’s block print technique is based on the centuries old Japanese key block method, also looking to early 20th-century Art Nouveau design and the groundbreaking prints of the  Russian Avant-Garde movement. She combines influences ranging from “full-color old-school” tattooing to xeroxed punk posters, to the 1970s science books that inspired and informed her childhood. LaPointe blends these varied visual languages to build a sense of familiarity and nostalgia in the work that appeals to a broad audience. She seeks to make work that is beyond its time and finds a place in the hearts and homes of her collectors.

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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.

January 2016

First Release of Allan Hancock College Vineyard Pinot Noir

We are proud to showcase this vineyard run by students at the local community college. Wine Enthusiast rated it 94 pts and Editor's Choice.

September 2024

Flying Goat's 25th Harvest

Norm Yost celebrates his 25th harvest with Flying Goat Cellars.

Our Brands

We offer three unique brands for your specific preferences.

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