Our People

Norman Yost, Winemaker & Proprietor
Winemaker/ Proprietor Norm Yost has over 40 years in the industry, over half in Santa Barbara County.
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Kate Griffith, Chief Philosopher & Proprietor
Kate Griffith has been Chief Philosopher and Proprietor at Flying Goat since 2010.
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André Baltazar, Cellar Master
Cellar Master André Baltazar rocks his winemaking skills at the Flying Goat winery. He is proud to have participated in the full wine cycle, from harvest to completion, with our award-winning 2017 Pinot Gris...
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Cooper, Winery & Tasting Room Dog
Cooper is our official greeter and top salesman in the tasting room. After his birth in 2013, he was quickly nicknamed the "pinot puppy" in the local media. He is very vocal and can convince just about anyon...
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