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Ageworthy wine since 2000

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October Featured Wine

2023 Pinot Gris

25% off/bottle = $21.00
30% off/case = $235.20

Once you pour this tasty wine in the glass it reflects the rose gold sky at sunset. This collaboration of Flying Goat and Shoestring Vineyard merges seamlessly like the Santa Ynez River flowing into the Pacific Ocean. Perhaps a picnic at nearby Surf Beach is in your destiny with this lovely expression of Pinot Gris. Lush tropical fruit, such as papaya, is revealed on the nose. Stone fruit, such as peaches and nectarine, are more evident on the palate. 

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Bubbles & Bivalves!

Sunday, October 20, 1-4pm
Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room & Art Salon
1520 E. Chestnut Court in Lompoc

Don’t miss award-winning Goat Bubbles sparkling wines paired with Grassy Bar Oysters on the half shell. Grassy Bar Oysters present a unique flavor profile influenced by the salinity and ecology of the waters that flow in and out of Morro Bay. Flying Goat Winemaker Norm Yost loves to pair their taste and beauty with his sparklers.

A Grassy Bar Oyster hits the palate with “a strong, briny flavor of salt and the ocean followed by the unmistakeable freshness of garden cucumber and a lingering wet-river-stone minerality.” Yost thinks they are best enjoyed with just a squeeze of lemon and your favorite expression of Goat Bubbles.

A flight of 4 cocktail oysters is $10; a flight of Goat Bubbles with five (5) sparklers is $35; a flight of Pinots with five (5) wines is $30. Wine is also available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Order your oysters by October 18 at ORDER OYSTERS NOW!

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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.

January 2016

First Release of Allan Hancock College Vineyard Pinot Noir

We are proud to showcase this vineyard run by students at the local community college. Wine Enthusiast rated it 94 pts and Editor's Choice.

September 2024

Flying Goat's 25th Harvest

Norm Yost celebrates his 25th harvest with Flying Goat Cellars.

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We offer three unique brands for your specific preferences.

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