Pinot & Polo in Sta. Rita Hills
Flying Goat Cellars is collaborating with Darkhorse Polo for Pinot & Polo in the Sta. Rita Hills over Wine & Fire Weekend. We're featuring the finals of the Claudia Uretz Polo Tournament on Sunday, August 16, 10am at Tres Osos Ranch.
Tres Osos Ranch will showcase their beautiful venue and Darkhorse Polo offerings, Bear Bubbles sparkling wine, Tres Osos olive oil and tasty snacks. Tres Osos Ranch is located on the Santa Ynez River at 1340 W. Highway 246, just west of Buellton. Bring a fold-up chair or tailgate for field side viewing and socializing.
No entry fee but please RSVP info@flyinggoatcellars.com
Fly into Friday with Faye
Ambassador Faye Walker is hosting July Happy Hour at Flying Goat Tasting Room on Fridays from 4-6pm. This week we're featuring two wines for $35/bottle or $15/glass: 2018 Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA (Retail $51) and the 2020 Goat Bubbles Rosé, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA (Retail $49). If you know Faye, you know how much fun she can be. Enjoy some laughs and a bottle of wine with her this Friday!
Happy Hours will be held on Friday, July 24 and 31, from 4-6pm
July Wine Specials
2018 Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley
Retail $51
Medium ruby to cherry red, this tasty wine had clarity of color. The nose reveals dusty, earthy, and savory aromas with underlying dried rose petals. Enjoy tea leaf and umami flavors on the palate with a structured finish. The well integrated tannins on this wine has allowed it to age gracefully. 80 cases produced; Pinot Noir clone 113. Wine Enthusiast 93 pts.
SPECIAL 25% off/bottle =$38.25 or 30% off/case = $428.40
2020 Goat Bubbles Rosé, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley
Retail $49
The frisky bubbles of this wine dance on your tongue in sassy flirtation. The lovely conch pink color takes you visually on a undersea dive at a coral reef in Belize. Delight in unripe orange peach on the nose and palate. Ripe lemon also lingers on the nose. Taste the cold wet minerality of river stone and refreshing zest of green papaya on the palate. Pair with apricot danish and almond croissant for a decadent Sunday breakfast. Or enjoy with watermelon salad, coconut shrimp or sushi later in the day. 225 cases produced; Pinot Noir clone 23. Wine Enthusiast 91 pts.
SPECIAL 25% off/bottle = $36.75 or 30% off/case = $411.60
Flying Goat Cellars Video
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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 2024
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.
January 2025
Flying Goat's 25th (Silver) Anniversary
Flying Goat celebrates our 25th (Silver) Anniversary all year long and we invite you to join in the fun!
