Pinot & Sparkling Wine Without Pretense

Ageworthy wine since 2000

Our Story

June Featured Wines

25% off/bottle or 30% off/case

2017 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA ($65 Retail)
The 40 year old vines struggled to ripen the fruit and created a leaner and vibrant expression this vintage. The pomegranate color of this vintage is unique. A hint of dark chocolate covered black cherries and dried cranberries delights the nose. Subtle expressions of smoked jerky and coffee grounds are displayed on the palate. Pair with roasted marinaded chicken, arugula pesto pasta or grilled cedar plank pork. Dark chocolate with sea salt is another option. 127 cases produced; Pinot Noir clone 13 (Martini). Wine Enthusiast 93 pts.

25% off/bottle =$48.75 or 30% off/case = $546

2018 Goat Bubbles Brut Cuvée, Rio Vista & Sierra Madre Vineyards, Santa Barbara AVAs (Retail $49)
Tiny bubbles and pale straw color delights the eye. There is zero dosage, perfect as nature intended it. Enjoy yellow pear, lemon peel, chalk and flint on the nose. The palate is well-balanced, like two acrobatic rock-and-roll dancers, and shows textured flavors of apricot, 7Up and pastry dough. One of our Ambassadors noted that this wine is the "Elysian Fields of the palate." Pair with sushi, chilled shrimp and caper lemon or fried calamari. Cheese, such as Humboldt Fog and truffle goat, are tasty options. Dessert pairing includes nectarine cobbler with vanilla ice cream for the home run. 147 cases produced; Pinot Noir clone 2A & Chardonnay clone 15.

25% off/bottle =$36.75 or 30% off/case = $411.69

Buy Now

Norm Yost Named Sta. Rita Hills 2025 "Vintner of the Year"

Our beloved Winemaker/Founder Norm Yost has been named Sta. Rita Hills 2025 "Vintner of the Year." He will be awarded at the Sta. Rita Hills "Wine & Fire" La Paulée Dinner. The event will be held at Babcock Winery, 5175 East Hwy 246, Lompoc.

Tickets will sell out! Purchase Sta. Rita Hills tickets here.

Learn More

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.