YNOT, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2016

 This is Flying Goat’s “declassified” blend of lots that don’t make it into the vineyard designate Pinot Noir program — and it’s a wine that shows that Norm Yost is pretty particular about what he classifies.  Translation?  This is very tasty wine that will please a crowd — and a crowd that includes Pinot snobs at that.  Fleshy, bright and fun, with lively acidity and a long black cherry driven finish.  If there’s a Pinot porch pounder that I’d drink, this is it.