About
Founded in 2000 by winemaker Norm Yost, Flying Goat Cellars is a family-owned winery in Lompoc, CA producing about 2,000 cases annually of ageworthy vineyard-designated Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley AVAs under the Flying Goat label, plus six expressions of méthode champenoise sparkling wines under Goat Bubbles. They emphasize hands-on production including hand-riddling and disgorging, sourcing from premium vineyards like Bien Nacido and Ampelos. Celebrating 25 years in 2025 with a focus on affordable luxury wines.
Vineyard designated Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley AVAs
Méthode champenoise Goat Bubbles sparkling wines (six expressions)
Ageworthy Pinot and sparkling wines handcrafted with love
What They Make
2014 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard
Library wine with cherry, black currant, black plum, velvety tannins, allspice, pipe tobacco
Allan Hancock College Vineyard Pinot Noir
First release, 94 points Wine Enthusiast Editor's Choice
Goat Bubbles Pinot Meunier (2021 vintage)
Méthode champenoise sparkling, dubbed Barbie Bubbles
Flying Goat Pinot Noir (various vineyard designates)
Vineyard designated from Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley AVAs
Goat Bubbles (six expressions)
Méthode champenoise sparkling wines, hand riddled and disgorged
Awards
Silver Medal, Central Coast Wine Competition 2021
2021
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Santa Barbara County Down to Earth Celebration at Flying Goat
April 25, 1-4pm
Earth Day/Month celebration with beekeeping, vermiculture, agriculture expertise and wine tasting
Latest News
Flying Goat Cellars celebrating 25th Silver Anniversary in 2025. Norm Yost's 25th harvest in September 2024. Recent discovery of exceptional 2014 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido library wine. Bee colony split from wine barrel hive thriving. First Goat Bubbles Pinot Meunier released in 2023.
