Our Story

Pinot & Sparkling Wine Without Pretense

Ageworthy wine since 2000

Our Story

Merry Month of May Wine Specials

25% off/bottle and 30% off/case

We sold out of the original May Specials so you have new options.

2018 Pinot Noir, Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon Sta. Rita Hills AVA  
Retail $56 
Bottle Special $42
Case Special$470.40
Wine Enthusiast 91 pts. 

2018 Goat Bubbles Blanc de Noirs, Ampelos Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills AVA   
Retail $65    
Bottle Special $48.75
Case Special $546

Wine Enthusiast 92 points

"Sharp aromas of lime peel and grapefruit kick off the nose on this single-vineyard expression of sparkling wine. The palate is focused on slicing flavors of underripe melon and caviar lime, enlivening the sip deep into the finish."

--Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast

Winemaker Dinner at Dave's Place

Join us in a multi-sensory journey through Mediterranean wine and food culture featuring Flying Goat Cellars. Winemaker Norm Yost and chef Dave Jaskolski promise a memorable evening at Dave's Place, located at the retro modern Village Inn Hotel in Vandenberg Village.

May 21, 6pm, 6pm
Winemaker Dinner
Dave's Place
3955 Apollo Way
Lompoc, CA

Purchase TIckets

Flying Goat Cellars Video

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!

Our Brands

We offer two unique brands for your specific preferences.