Flying Goat Cellars

Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon Clone Pinot Noir

9.226 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Beau Carson

This might be the best California Pinot Noir I've ever had! Dusty, brambly strawberry, ripe black cherry, pomegranate, vanilla, baking spices, and ripping acidity still! I will be looking for this constantly from now on.

This might be the best California Pinot Noir I've ever had! Dusty, brambly strawberry, ripe black cherry, pomegranate, vanilla, baking spices, and ripping acidity still! I will be looking for this constantly from now on.

Oct 4th, 2017
Tom Riley

This has the whole package: concentrated, bright fruit; hint of spice; mouth-watering acid, earthiness and minerality; light but lingering finish. Tight in a youthful way so not all that aromatic the first hour or so. This is a complex, well-made wine that I will certainly enjoy again and again.

This has the whole package: concentrated, bright fruit; hint of spice; mouth-watering acid, earthiness and minerality; light but lingering finish. Tight in a youthful way so not all that aromatic the first hour or so. This is a complex, well-made wine that I will certainly enjoy again and again.

Sep 1st, 2014
Leo Gentile

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.

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.

Oct 24th, 2022
Londa Rasmussen

Light fruity mineral well balanced loose

Light fruity mineral well balanced loose

Mar 11th, 2017
Joseph Leahy

A great wine. A wonderful fruity pinot. I especially enjoyed the strong strawberry note. Finished smooth. After letting the bottle breath I noticed that the taste smoothed out a bit

A great wine. A wonderful fruity pinot. I especially enjoyed the strong strawberry note. Finished smooth. After letting the bottle breath I noticed that the taste smoothed out a bit

Mar 7th, 2016
Winery Explorers

Flying Goat, always great!

Flying Goat, always great!

Feb 15th, 2016
Corey Lair

Beautiful bottle of wine... Central Coast guys really know their Pinot Noir

Beautiful bottle of wine... Central Coast guys really know their Pinot Noir

Oct 8th, 2015
Mark Decker

Lots of berry with a hint of tea and spice.

Lots of berry with a hint of tea and spice.

Dec 6th, 2014
jodi giese

slightly sweet but not overly

slightly sweet but not overly

Sep 13th, 2014
Casey Sackett

Mid-weight fruit with some spicy spine. Great balance. Another, please.

Mid-weight fruit with some spicy spine. Great balance. Another, please.

Sep 30th, 2013