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Episode 2A:  Attack of the Pinot Clones
Los Olivos District AVA
Episode 2A: Attack of the Pinot Clones

The following text and photos are contributed by Flying Goat Cellars Ambassador Faye Walker:   Clonal selection is a painstaking, thought-driven process. To produce wines that satisfy a seemingly infini...

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Allan Hancock College Viticulture & Enology Classes Fall 2024
Allan Hancock College Viticulture & Enology Classes Fall 2024

Don't miss this great opportunity to expand your wine knowledge at our local community college. Wine Analysis, which is an incredible course to learn the basics of not only the analysis but also the causes o...

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Pinot & Polo
Pinot & Polo

Sunday, August 18, 9:30am-noonLa Herradura Polo Club3720 Baseline Ave. in Sta. Ynez Join us for "Pinot & Polo" at La Herradura Polo Club as the grand finale of Wine & Fire Weekend. All are welcome to...

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A Tribute to Griff
A Tribute to Griff

Our latest tasting room exhibit features a tribute to my beloved father, William Francis Roelofson Griffith III (Griff), who turned 90 on July 16th. I prefer to acknowledge loved ones while they can get enjo...

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Wine & Fire 2024
Wine & Fire 2024

GET READY FOR THE HOTTEST WINE EVENT ON THE CENTRAL COAST! August 15th - 18th visit Sta. Rita Hills wineries and tasting rooms for four days of festivities. Tickets are very limited and on sale now as indiv...

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National Honey Bee Day
National Honey Bee Day

Saturday, August 17, 12-3pmFlying Goat Cellars Tasting Room1520 E. Chestnut Court, Lompoc, CA photo: H. Darr Beiser Join Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association for their annual celebration of National Honey Be...

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Lake Fire v. Wine & Fire
Lake Fire v. Wine & Fire

In my eagerness to share the discount pricing for the upcoming "Wine & Fire" events, I neglected to mention the Lake Fire in my email this week. My apologies and thanks to those who have reached out expr...

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Whole and Holistically Unconventional Farming
Whole and Holistically Unconventional Farming

The following text and photos are contributed by Flying Goat Cellars Ambassador Faye Walker:      Farming for the Past, Present, and Future The biodynamic movement has been at work for decades. For skeptics,...

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In Defense of Wine
In Defense of Wine

"Sales are down, and health concerns are up. But wine’s history of providing beauty, joy and affirmation should not be forgotten."I highly recommend Eric Asimov's recent article in The New York Timesfor anot...

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July Wine Specials
July Wine Specials

2016 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA$46 retail$34.50/bottle or $386.40/case Seductive, luscious and luxurious. This robust Pinot features aromatics of bitter-sweet cocoa, coffee and...

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Ready, Set...Fruit!
Ready, Set...Fruit!

The following text and photos are contributed by Flying Goat Cellars Ambassador Faye Walker:          Fruit and Seed DevelopmentWhile our summer in the Sta. Rita Hills might not yet seem entirely warm or wel...

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Allan Hancock College Vineyard Rocks with 94 pts & Editors Choice
Allan Hancock College Vineyard Rocks with 94 pts & Editors Choice

We're thrilled that Wine Enthusiast has given us the big thumbs up with our new release 2020 Pinot Noir Allan Hancock College Vineyard. Winemaker Norm Yost has a long history with Allan Hancock College, firs...

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