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
Summer Sale Wines
Take advantage of our summer sale wines through the end of August! Click the buttons below to apply the discount at checkout.
2015 Pinot Gris
2014 Goat Bubbles Blanc de Noirs
2012 Pinot Noir Rio Vista Dijon
25% off by the bottle or 30% off by the case!!
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Flying Goat Cellars
1520 E Chestnut Ct
Ste A
Lompoc, CA 93436
