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Left Field

Flying Squidmill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Delicious, lively, rich but still refreshing, would definitely buy again — a month ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon Clone Pinot Noir 2017

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. — 2 years ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

2013 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley. Compost, cherry cola, coco powder, shrooms, leather — 4 years ago

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Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

I thoroughly enjoyed that one

Doubleback

Flying B Vineyard Stolen Horse Syrah

Really good Syrah, tasted plums and maybe dark berries. Easy to drink and enjoy. Plus, it’s made by Drew Bledsoe so...win/win! — 5 years ago

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Flying Goat Cellars

Garey Ranch Pinot Noir 2017

Another wine Susan brought in April from her wine collection. — 8 months ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Clos Pepe Vineyard Goat Bubbles Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir 2016

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)
— 9 months ago

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Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Second zoom tasting, this time with master sommelier Hak Soo Kim of Per Se. Chris Blanchard nailed the description with the line “velour not silk.” But Hak Soo stoke the show by matching the wine with his operatic voice. — 5 years ago

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Schramsberg Vineyards

Sommelier Selection Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay 2020

Anniversary lunch at Terry’s in Carmel. This Blanc de Blanc was delicious with small bubbles, low alcohol, dry yeasty tastes and flavors of lemon and pair. — 8 months ago

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Cayuse Vineyards

Flying Pig Cabernet Franc Blend

Color is tawny red with some signs of bricking. A savory rich nose: initial cherry and subtle Cayuse funk with some bacon, gravely rock, and floating notes of sweet florals. The taste just jumps from the glass - a soft juicy mixture of black cherry-plum fruit, stewed meat and minerals, tobacco and a raspberry pencil lead medium plus finish. Tannins smooth, but could still use some aging. The Flying Pig is a first and lives up to the Cayuse brand. A lucky find! — 4 years ago

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Domaine Gayda

Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier 2016

I would purchase this again for summer outings or gatherings. Crisp, refreshing, and popular with different palettes. Pear and apple flavors. — 4 years ago

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Marisa Crabtree

Marisa Crabtree

I think I purchased this at HEB In Austin, Texas. It works perfectly as an accompaniment to a variety of meats, cheeses, and even Tex-Mex tacos.