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.
Our Brands
We offer three unique brands for your specific preferences.
Our People
Winemaker Dinner w/Chef Greg Murphy at La Purisima Mission
Flying Goat Cellars is ecstatic to host our 14th annual winemaker dinner at the La Purisima Mission Historical State Park with esteemed restaurateur, Mitchell Sjerven. The evening's featured chef, Greg Murphy of bouchon Santa Barbara, enjoys finding the essence of his cooking style in local and sustainable ingredients.
Tickets are $150 (plus tax) for Wine Club Members (be sure to log in with your account online, discount isn't applied until checkout!) and guests; $175 (plus tax) for non-club members. Our Wine Club Members will receive priority booking through February 7th.
February Wine Specials
Celebrate the month of love and connection by treating yourself or your loved one(s) to our February wine specials! What better way to spend the extended month of February than with our luxurious Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and sparking wines! We are offering two options for our February Wine Specials, with 25% off by the bottle and 30% off by the case through February 29.
2012 Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA
Wine Enthusiast 93 pts.
$31.50/bottle or $352.80/case
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2014 Goat Bubbles Crémant, Sierra Madre Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA
Wine Enthusiast 92 pts.
$30/bottle or $336/case
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Flying Goat Cellars
1520 E Chestnut Ct
Ste A
Lompoc, CA 93436
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