“This second label for Norm Yost is always a great value. Tart pomegranate and richer strawberry aromas meet with rose, sumac, and cinnamon on the nose. There’s just enough tension to the sip, where raspberry, sage, and thyme flavors align.” Matt Kettmann
Winemaker Notes
Whole berry destemmed into small open-top fermenters. Then cold maceration of the grape must for 2-3 days at 45 degrees F prior to fermentation.
Vineyard Notes
60% Santa Maria Valley (Solomon Hills Vineyard), 40% Sta. Rita Hills (Rio Vista Vineyard)
Specs
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Clones 113, 115, 667, 777 Pinot Noir
Appellation: 60% Santa Maria Valley and 40% Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Santa Barbara County
Vineyard: Solomon Hills and Rio Vista Vineyard
Harvest Date: September 1-September 17, 2018
Yield: About 2 1/2 to 3 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed into small open top fermenters. Then cold maceration of the grape must for 2-3 days at 45 degrees F prior to fermentation.
Yeast: Bourgogne RC 212, Assmanhausen
Fermentation: 10-14 days, with punch downs 2 times a day
Barrels: 100% French Oak (5 -6 years old) for 8 months
Alcohol: 13.8%
pH: 3.64
Acidity: .64g/100mL
Production: 252 cases
Winemaker: Norm Yost
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2018 YNOT? Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
Case:
12x 2018 2018 YNOT? Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
Norm Yost has been making wine for over 38 vintages and has a particular passion for Pinot Noir. In 2000 he launched his own label, Flying Goat Cellars, specializing in vineyard designated Pinots from California’s Santa Barbara County. Focusing on two of the most prestigious AVA’s in the county, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley, Flying Goat Cellars is able to create deep, bold Pinot Noirs that each displays the unique qualities of their site. A combination of California heat, year-round marine layer influence and ancient ocean bed soils creates terroir unlike any other.
Two pygmy goats, Never and Epernay, inspired winemaker Norm Yost to name his winery Flying Goat Cellars. The goats were his pets and lawnmowers and came to be a source of entertainment and enjoyment, with their unrestrained spiral loops, flipper turns and straight-legged leaps. When pondering a name for his new wines and brand, Norm wanted to project fun, enjoyment and happiness. 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.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Hey all, this is your lucky rat reporting for duty.
I popped this open yesterday, and treated it pretty casual based on the labeling. The nose gave me notes of black cherry, raspberry, and a little earthiness. Smelled rich, like you know this isn’t going to be a light, sour cherry style PN.
Flavor profile had that black cherry, definitely a great Pinot for those who like that cherry coke note. I also got some savory / saline notes as well, it’s not super complex but also not a boring wine.
I saved a glass for day 2, and I think a little more acid was showing. I’m addition to the previous notes, I am getting some strawberry and maybe even balsamic.
I was thinking if this was one came in at 12.50 it would be a solid deal, so either quantity is worth they purchase! This would be a nice daily drinker, and if you poured this for friends no one would be unhappy.
Thanks to Alice and WD for taking this additional step to make this a great place to buy wine!
@CruelMelody Fresh, going to last a little while I assume? Might pick some up for the bride’s drink anytime portion of the cellar (well I used to have a cellar, I still haven’t figured out managing this off site storage thing in two states, but at least down from three states!)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2018 YNOT? Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir - $20 = 18.18%
I recall enjoying the Flying Goat offer from a handful of years back. I need to go hunt round the racks to see if I may have one more of those left. In for 6!
Thanks for the opportunity to be a labrat for this offer!
Seconding CreulMelody’s take that this is a solid buy at the pricepoint, we thought it is a crowd pleaser as well. The taste is fruity, we picked up pomegranate and cherry notes with a slight spice background and mild aromas. Nothing too complicated but an overall easy drinker that made me happy and that should be an uncontroversial choice for get-togethers where you want to serve something affordable that everyone will enjoy.
@rjquillin@rpstrong@tercerowines@Winedavid49 I think sometimes the deal is strong enough it may not matter!
But if you want to build your brand, then there’s not many ways that are better…
@carl@user33071884 I got my shipping notification email this morning but when I checked the tracking it said UPS has had it for three days already and it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. So hopefully yours will be coming soon too.
Had mine delivered today and sipping a glass right now. Rats did an excellent job. Tastes pretty much as described. Looking forward to it with some roast chicken.
2018 YNOT? Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
90 Points and Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Winemaker Notes
Vineyard Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$324.00/Case for 12x 2018 2018 YNOT? Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County at Flying Goat Cellars
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Dec 16 - Wednesday, Dec 18
2018 YNOT? Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
6 bottles for $54.99 $9.17/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $89.99 $7.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Hey all, this is your lucky rat reporting for duty.
I popped this open yesterday, and treated it pretty casual based on the labeling. The nose gave me notes of black cherry, raspberry, and a little earthiness. Smelled rich, like you know this isn’t going to be a light, sour cherry style PN.
Flavor profile had that black cherry, definitely a great Pinot for those who like that cherry coke note. I also got some savory / saline notes as well, it’s not super complex but also not a boring wine.
I saved a glass for day 2, and I think a little more acid was showing. I’m addition to the previous notes, I am getting some strawberry and maybe even balsamic.
I was thinking if this was one came in at 12.50 it would be a solid deal, so either quantity is worth they purchase! This would be a nice daily drinker, and if you poured this for friends no one would be unhappy.
Thanks to Alice and WD for taking this additional step to make this a great place to buy wine!
@CruelMelody Fresh, going to last a little while I assume? Might pick some up for the bride’s drink anytime portion of the cellar (well I used to have a cellar, I still haven’t figured out managing this off site storage thing in two states, but at least down from three states!)
@kaolis yeah I didn’t get the impression it was fading yet
/giphy tremendous-alluring-bed
A Santa Barbara pinot for $7.50 a bottle? YNOT?
/giphy absent-hairy-surprise
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2018 YNOT? Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir - $20 = 18.18%
I recall enjoying the Flying Goat offer from a handful of years back. I need to go hunt round the racks to see if I may have one more of those left. In for 6!
Winter is coming, you know.
/giphy solid-level-tortoise
/giphy cramped-paltry-tongue
Thanks for the opportunity to be a labrat for this offer!
Seconding CreulMelody’s take that this is a solid buy at the pricepoint, we thought it is a crowd pleaser as well. The taste is fruity, we picked up pomegranate and cherry notes with a slight spice background and mild aromas. Nothing too complicated but an overall easy drinker that made me happy and that should be an uncontroversial choice for get-togethers where you want to serve something affordable that everyone will enjoy.
Certainly hope Norm or someone from the winery jumps in here at some point. Gotta represent SBC strongly, right?
@tercerowines and you well know how winery participation helps…
twist an arm?
@rjquillin should be a prerequisite for participating, no @winedavid49?
@rjquillin @tercerowines should be. It is highly encouraged, but alas some folks it doesn’t register. Other factors too.
@rjquillin @tercerowines @Winedavid49 I’d rather see encouragement than requirement, and let the market decide.
Do you have any metrics on just how effective vintner participation is?
Hmmm… I just noticed that cases are sold out by 5:00 am PST. So much for participation blues…
/giphy flawless-interesting-opinion
@rjquillin @rpstrong @tercerowines @Winedavid49 I think sometimes the deal is strong enough it may not matter!
But if you want to build your brand, then there’s not many ways that are better…
@rjquillin Bummer— I just saw the deal this morning!
@stanbridgeclan
With the ongoing cox network outages, i was slow as well.
@rjquillin @stanbridgeclan slow as well or slow as hell (the internet)!
@stanbridgeclan @ttboy23 jaja, yes, both
Is there a reason these have not shipped yet?
@carl I’m wondering the same thing.
@carl @user33071884 I got my shipping notification email this morning but when I checked the tracking it said UPS has had it for three days already and it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. So hopefully yours will be coming soon too.
Had mine delivered today and sipping a glass right now. Rats did an excellent job. Tastes pretty much as described. Looking forward to it with some roast chicken.
Had one the other day, right off the truck, enjoyed day one, put in fridge overnight, lost a step or so day two my humble.