Flying Goat Cellars

About Winery: While many people put their own name or their children’s name on their label or vineyard, Norm’s playful spirit opted to name it after his kids. His kids, of course, were those two pygmy goat pets, who had always inspired him and made him laugh. With this same spirit of enthusiasm, Flying Goat Cellars and Goat Bubbles were launched in Lompoc, CA. Flying Goat focuses on vineyard designated Pinot Noirs and Pinot Gris from Sta. Rita Hills AVA and Santa Maria Valley AVA.

Aggie Connection: Yost graduated from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies in 1981. During his 45+ vintages in the wine industry, he has worked for diverse wineries in Napa Valley, Russian River in Sonoma County, Margaret River in Western Australia and Oregon’s Willamette Valley. As the proprietor of his own business, Norm enjoys the freedom to focus on his passion for making award-winning vineyard designated Pinot Noir and méthode champenoise sparkling wine.

Alum: Norman Yost '81, Owner & Winemaker

Aggies Uncorked Featured Wine: Direberg Vineyard Pinot Noir