April Wine Specials
The month of April gets its name from the Latin word aperio, meaning “to open (bud),” because plants really begin to grow now. Bud break is happening in Santa Barbara County vineyards and we're grateful for another potentially awesome harvest. Here's our April gift to you.
25% off/bottle or 30% off/case
2018 Goat Bubbles Crémant $44.00
discounted pricing $33/$369.60
2017 Pinot Noir, Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon $55
discounted pricing $41.25/$462
Down to Earth Celebration
Saturday, April 20, 1-4pm
Flying Goat Tasting Room
1520 E. Chestnut Ct., Lompoc
"Planet vs Plastics" is the theme of 2024 Earth Day and we'll be sharing some of our efforts for an environmentally friendly planet. We source from regenerative and sustainable vineyards and have sustainable practices in the cellar and tasting room. We practice backyard beekeeping, drought tolerant gardening and vermiculture, while living in an eco-friendly geodesic dome. We also live and work in the City of Lompoc, known for its sustainable energy, water, wastewater and recycling investments.
The photo shows beekeeper (and winemaker) Norm extracting bees from a utility meter with a gentle bee vacuum. A Lompoc Valley Beekeepers demonstration hive will be at the event to delight children of all ages.
Former Flying Goat cellar master Jeff Hendrickson will be at the event to share his local Good Samaritan program BridgeHouse Farm “Growing Hope.”
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.
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