Pinot & Sparkling Wine Without Pretense

Ageworthy wine since 2000

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September Wine Club Releases

Our team disgorging the new release of 2021 Goat Bubbles Brut Cuvée: Victoria, Dale, Faye and Nick.

Important Dates to Note:

August 26 - Deadline to make changes to WC order; Email changes.
August 27 - Member credit cards charged
Sept 6 - Pick-Up Party at Tasting Room; Email RSVP.
Sept 8 - Wine shipments go out

New Release Wines:
Philosophers Club: 2021 Pinot Noir Rio Vista Dijon
Club Celebrate: 2021 Goat Bubbles Brut Cuvée

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"Vintner of the Year" Awarded by Sta. Rita Hills

Flying Goat Cellars Winemaker/Founder Norm Yost was awarded Sta. Rita Hills 2025 "Vintner of the Year" at the Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire La Paulée Dinner on August 15th. The event was held at Babcock Winery. Kathy Joseph, Peter Work, Karen Steinwachs, Bryan Babcock, Marty New and I (Kate Griffith) all spoke on Norm's behalf. We enjoyed a delicious BBQ dinner catered by High on the Hog. Wines for the dinner tables were hosted by member wineries and in the spirit of La Paulée, guests shared their special bottles. We had memorable 2000 & 2004 Flying Goat, 2009 Fiddlehead Lallapalooza 5 liter, 1978 Burgundy, 2005 Chateau Margaux and 1957 Barolo. A great time was had by all! Thanks to all who made it a success!

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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.