Norm Yost of Flying Goat Cellars is known more for Pinot Noir than sparkling wine, but that’s due to production levels more than anything else — he’s equally adept at both. This wine is 100% Pinot Blanc, made in the style of Alsatian cremants, and it succeeds with gentle effervescence, pear and creme aromas, bright acidity balanced by a creamy texture, and a long, food friendly finish. A treat indeed!
Goat Bubbles, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) 2014
By Rich Cook