Flying Goat
Flying Goat produces Pinot Noir and sparkling wine from California's Central Coast, a region defined by cool maritime influence and limestone-rich soils that shape elegant, mineral-driven expressions. The winery's portfolio centers on single-vineyard Pinot Noirs: the Bien Nacido Vineyard Rita's Reserve and Nielson Vineyard bottlings showcase the complexity and structure the region's best sites yield. Goat Bubbles Brut Cuvée, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, reflects the Central Coast's aptitude for sparkling wine production. Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate have rated across the range, with the Rita's Reserve and Goat Bubbles each earning 94-point assessments. The winery's focus on vineyard-designated wines underscores the terroir-driven character of Central Coast viticulture.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Advocate