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James Wolfe Sculpture Collection
James Wolfe Sculpture Collection

Flying Goat Cellars Winery features installation of James Wolfe Sculpture Flying Goat Cellars and Lompoc Valley Arts Council have stewardship of 11 pieces of steel sculpture created by James Wolfe*. The scul...

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Angie and the Nightmares
Angie and the Nightmares

Angie and the Nightmares are a story-driven Americana trio based on California's central coast.  From sultry grooves to driving train-beats, their music builds on the foundation of American roots traditions ...

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A Taste and Place Worthy of the GOAT
A Taste and Place Worthy of the GOAT

The following text and photos are contributed by Flying Goat Cellars Ambassador Faye Walker: Pinots from the Pacific Expressive and singular. Finessed and textural. Round and attractive. Rather t...

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Santa Maria Sun Article about Winemaker Norm Yost
Santa Maria Sun Article about Winemaker Norm Yost

Thanks to Reece Coren at Santa Maria Sun for this fun article about Norm Yost. Click through the link to read the full piece by Coren. Below is the introduction.  Norm Yost said he was a beer-drinking offen...

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Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day Gift Ideas

Winemaker Norm Yost is Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance 2025 "Vintner of the Year" and the Father of Flying Goat. Yost offers some Father's Day gift suggestions that will bring pleasure to your Dad. Options inc...

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June Featured Wines
June Featured Wines

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...

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Meet the Sta. Rita Hills
Meet the Sta. Rita Hills "Vintner of the Year" Norm Yost

Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance awarded our beloved Winemaker Norm Yost 2025 "Vintner of the Year." Yost will be awarded at their Wine & Fire La Paulee Dinner at Babcock Winery on August 15. Learn more abo...

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West Coast College & University Wine Festival
West Coast College & University Wine Festival

Saturday, June 14, 1-4 p.m.Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA This Festival provides an opportunity for universities and community colleges in California, Oregon, and Arizona to showcase their wines and vi...

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Flying Goat Cellars 25th Anniversary Party
Flying Goat Cellars 25th Anniversary Party

We celebrated Flying Goat’s 25th Anniversary and our beloved Winemaker Norm Yost, who was named 2025 "Vintner of the Year" by the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance, on June 21st from 2-5pm at the winery. All enj...

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The Intersecting Sciences of Enology and Pathology
The Intersecting Sciences of Enology and Pathology

The following text and photos are contributed by Flying Goat Cellars Ambassador Faye Walker: Where to Begin? Based on archaeological evidence, the production of wine is as old as human civilization. I...

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May Featured Wines
May Featured Wines

25% off/bottle30% off/case 2019 Goat Bubbles Rosé, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA           $49 Retail      $36.75/bottle$411.60/case  Reminiscent of Maid Marian’s cheeks when she first met...

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Double Gold & Best of Show at CA State Fair
Double Gold & Best of Show at CA State Fair

Read about our most recent accolades: On behalf of the California State Fair (CSF), I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in the 2025 CSF Commercial Wine Competition. You shoul...

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