Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Very dark purple ink robe, nose of cedar wood, top soil, flowers and cherries, with a touch of spices. Its high octane but light on its feet, less complex than the usual as it has no cabernet franc. Frankly long and very complex, an excellent Evangile, that is very drinkable now but has a lot of potential. A few pros noted the marked wood tannins during the futures tastings, here its well integrated and will probably be better in a few years. — 5 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Vanessa

9.1

At Flying Goat, the goal is to produce unpretentious, playful wines while retaining a serious quality focus and commitment to a purity of expression from single-vineyard sites such as the Solomon Hills Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Rancho Santa Rosa, to name a few.

This intention is reinforced by everything from the whimsical labels (Flying Goat, Goat Bubbles, YNOT), to the critical acclaim Flying Goat Cellars has garnered for its impressive wines, to the impeccably balanced and delicious Pinot Noir and vintage, traditional method sparkling wines.

This 2016 blanc de noirs sparkler — made with Pinot Noir hailing from the Bien Nacido Vineyard — is medium gold in appearance, with a fine and creamy mousse, and fresh notes of just-ripe yellow apple, pear, white peach, lemon zest, citrus blossom, biscuit, toast, brioche, toasted almond, and marzipan. It has a lingering, elegant finish.

@Delectable Wine this is the blanc de noirs bien nacido vineyard 2016 vintage sparkling (Goat Bubbles, Flying Goat Cellars) — 2 years ago

with Deked1

Russ W

9.0

Light on its feet for a cote rotie. — 4 years ago

John Fiehrer

9.2

Holding up well, lots of spice and pepper while staying light on its feet — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.1

Bought on sale for $14. Wife loves this black cherry, BlackBerry, plum, vanilla, and subtle cedar flavors. Great PQR! — 6 years ago

Samuel Dean

8.9

Where the name doesn’t apply this wine soars! Jazz, artisanal chocolate (Fijian ginger and kerikeri mandarin if you must know), and some friends wearing fantastic Pyjamas.... this wine fits right in. — 7 years ago

Christopher

9.0

Nice sweet refreshing red. — 8 years ago

Nina Zie

9.0

Fruity but balanced with acidity at the end. I liked this $20 at BCLS but on sale for $15 in December 2025. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 69% Shiraz, 16% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from McLaren Vale, deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of vanilla, spice, licorice and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, sweet spice and earthy notes. — 9 months ago

Craig Becraft

9.1

This is light on its feet with light body surprising so forth 14.5% alcohol but nice concentration of raspberry cherry herbaceous notes really drinkable with a paprika garlic Aleppo pepper dry rub pork roast — 3 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.3

A most beautiful ethereal Zinfandel that hearkens back to the old Napa Zins back in the 60s and 70s. A mixed black field blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, Petit Sirah. Vines were first planted in 1895, 1995 was the first vineyard (as John O didn’t care for any grapes other than Pinot Noir…) Barrels passed from from the Pinot Noir program. Aged for 18 months. Medium concentration. Pale bright ruby. Red crunchy cherry, white pepper, bread dough, blueberry pie, cedar, pencil shaving, hints of stony characters. Elevated acidity and medium-grained tannins. Med++ finish. I love how light it is on its feet and I would have never called it a Zinfandel if given in a blind tasting. — 4 years ago

Marisa Crabtree

8.9

I would purchase this again for summer outings or gatherings. Crisp, refreshing, and popular with different palettes. Pear and apple flavors. — 6 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Well integrated Cabernet Franc. Dark plum and blackberry fruit flavors. Big hints of green pepper with notes of earth and slate. A bit of a medicinal flavor on the finish. Low acid and can be served chilled. One of their last Long Island vintages. — 7 years ago

with Mark, Tom and 2 others

Ericsson

9.4

Always a treat. Especially at thirty thousand feet. — 6 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Bright medium rubi robe, nose of crushed flowers, asian spices and cherries. Medium bodied, light on its feet, drinking truly well now but with many years ahead, its elegant, complex and does not lack power either. Top barolo. — 2 years ago

with Adriana

Leo Gentile

9.1

Drinking last third of bottle opened 4 days ago. Slightly brick red but crystal clear. Tar and@leather@on the nose Bright cherry raspberry. Deliciously long finish. Drink now@or hold a couple more years. — 4 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.2

2013 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley. Compost, cherry cola, coco powder, shrooms, leather — 6 years ago

Zack Magliaro

9.0

Really good Syrah, tasted plums and maybe dark berries. Easy to drink and enjoy. Plus, it’s made by Drew Bledsoe so...win/win! — 6 years ago

with Nikki

Miriam De Lyon

9.0

Trying our first Rioja ‘Pies Negros’ - black feet from stomping those grapes! — 7 years ago

J Manncini

8.9

Nice hops smooth flavor light on the malts — 8 years ago