Norman

9.1

This was all part of our Sake Day 2025 experience. We only tasted 60ish sakes out of an estimated 450, so a small fraction of what was available. While I attempted to rinse the glass with water and stay hydrated it’s difficult to fairly rate in this environment and I use it solely as a time to try a wide variety and interact with the brands. Prefer the 8 but be aware that is being discontinued. — 8 days ago

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

Miss R

9.1

Amazing. Sharp and full of citrus — 4 years ago

Norman

8.9

Kikusui Perfect Snow - this is a heavy, thick sake with a stronger than expected alcohol bite. I should have known this from the name but for some reason was thinking it would be like Hakkaisan Snow-aged sake. Clearly not. — 3 months ago

Angela P

9.0

Light and sweet (not too sweet). A little effervescent. — 6 months ago

Jeff Ball

9.2

Hints of pomegranate, crisp and delicious. — 4 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.2

2013 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley. Compost, cherry cola, coco powder, shrooms, leather — 5 years ago

JKT

8.9

Decent WA red blend with more flesh and pan — 4 months ago

A Reeves

9.0

Very slightly sweet but didn’t overpower the sushi. Beautiful simple white label on a frosted bottle with tassel so it looks a bit fancy. — 6 months ago

Rob Krapf

9.0

Thanks to C & G. Excellent. — 3 years ago

with Cynthia