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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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June Wine Specials
June Wine Specials

2014 Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard$48 retailSALE $36/bottle or $403.20 This 10-year old fruit forward wine delights your palate with flavors of cranberry and red currant, while blue fruit and violet ...

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Craig's Crew
Craig's Crew

Wine club member Craig Boreth and 33 of his friends and family joined us on Saturday, May 25th, for another annual private wine tasting at our tasting room in Lompoc. Boreth has been bringing his tribe for y...

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Father's Day
Father's Day "Papas & Polo"

Sunday, June 16, 10:30am-noonLa Herradura Polo Club3720 Baseline Ave.Santa Ynez CA 93460 Bring your Papa out on Father's Day morning (June 16th 10:30am-noon) to La Herradura Polo Club. Introduce him to the "...

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