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We love the idea of Cadet babies, got us thinking… how many Dakota Shy babies might be running around out there too! @cadetnapa

Spring at Dakota Shy is in full swing, anyone plan

Spring at Dakota Shy is in full swing, anyone planning their trip to the Napa Valley?! Let us know what day you would like to come by Dakota Shy!

The winemaker uniform: we didn’t chose the puffy

The winemaker uniform: we didn’t chose the puffy vest, the puffy vest chose US.🍷We had a good laugh (and maybe a slight identity crisis) chatting with our winemaker, Tom Garrett, about this year’s auction lots—and how tech bros have officially claimed the Napa dress code.Grateful, as always, to be part of this incredible Napa Valley community—where the wine’s great, the flannel’s plentiful, and the stories (and the bids) only get better with time.

Premier Napa Valley kickoff at Cadet—proof that

Premier Napa Valley kickoff at Cadet—proof that even in the depths of seasonal rain-induced doldrums, the wine and hospitality crew knows how to rally. Grateful for this incredible community that keeps the spirit (and the glasses) full. Here’s to good wine, great friends, and always finding a reason to celebrate. 🌧️🍷⚡️

The 2023 Dakota Shy Napa Valley Cabernet has arriv

The 2023 Dakota Shy Napa Valley Cabernet has arrived and it’s already stealing the show. Refined, powerful and impossible to resist. Now is the moment to log into your account, confirm your details and secure your allocation before it’s gone. Because wines like this? They don’t wait around. 🍷 ✨ Link in bio. Let’s make sure your cellar is as ready as we are.
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Exclusive to our Shy Society Members, the Shy Seri

Exclusive to our Shy Society Members, the Shy Series is a wine that delivers on every sip.

Is it really "theifing" if you’re the winemaker?

Is it really "theifing" if you’re the winemaker? Asking for a friend… 🍷🔎 #WineThief #QualityControl #PerksOfTheJob

Two doors, endless possibilities. ✨ Start in the

Two doors, endless possibilities. ✨ Start in the tasting room, end in the barrel room or vice versa—where every visit turns into a new adventure in wine. 🍷 Ready to explore? #DakotaShy #WineryMagic #VisitNapaValley

For many, many years, Natalie Niksa and the brilli

For many, many years, Natalie Niksa and the brilliant team at La Saison have been showering us with their culinary wizardry—and what a gift it has been! ✨ Natalie isn’t just a chef; she’s a true culinary visionary driven by a deep and passionate connection to her ingredients. If you catch her at just the right moment, you’ll be joyfully caught in an hour-long conversation about persimmons, winter citrus, or the poetic perfection of summer berries. 🍊🍓🍑⁠
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Every bite from La Saison is a love letter to the season, and we’re endlessly grateful for the creativity, care, and magic they bring to every dish. Thank you, Natalie, for turning every meal into an experience and for inspiring us with your boundless energy and devotion to the craft.⁠
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Here’s to more years of delicious collaboration and even longer conversations about fruit! 🍽️❤️⁠
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Bird’s-eye view of where the magic happens. ✨

Bird’s-eye view of where the magic happens. ✨ From vine to bottle, every angle of Dakota Shy tells a story worth soaring over. 🦅🍷

Grateful hearts and full glasses as we release our

Grateful hearts and full glasses as we release our beautifully balanced 2023 vintage. This vintage is a testament to the harmony between nature, craft, and community. After years of drought, 2023 welcomed us with a replenished water table and near-perfect weather, giving the vines precisely what they needed. The result? Elegance and depth in every bottle—the wines are vibrant, with remarkable structure, and a vintage that will be remembered for its poise and purity.⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to our winemaker, Tom Garrett, and Managing Partner Ryan Clark for guiding this vintage to life and to you, our clients, friends, family, growers and community who continue to be part of our journey. Here's to the magic of Mother Nature and the people who make this all possible. Cheers to 2023! 🍷🌿✨

At Dakota Shy, we take our wine and cheese pairing

At Dakota Shy, we take our wine and cheese pairings very seriously. You could even call it research and development… and we’re fully committed to the cause. 🧀🍷✨

It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing

It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Payton Smith. For those who had the good fortune to meet him—whether swapping stories over glasses of Dakota Shy in the tasting room or savoring one of his incredible pizzas from our outdoor kitchen—Payton left an indelible mark. If you were lucky, you may have even managed to coax one of his coveted salad dressing recipes from him.⁠
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Payton was a cornerstone of Dakota Shy, joining the team before we opened the new winery in 2017 and with us through 2023 when he left to pursue a new future with his then-fiance Lyn. His kindness, humor, and talent enriched our lives and this estate in countless ways. His care for the property and our guests will resonate far beyond his time with us.⁠
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We will remember Payton in our vegetable gardens, which he championed, in the blossoms of the fruit trees he planted, and every time we fire up the pizza oven to share a meal with friends and family.⁠
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Payton leaves behind his beloved wife, Lyn, and a family who shared his warmth with all of us. Our hearts are with them as we honor Payton’s life, his legacy, and the joy he brought to so many.⁠
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Rest easy, Payton. You will always be a part of Dakota Shy.

Thinking back to the beautiful color of the 2024 v

Thinking back to the beautiful color of the 2024 vintage… they have been busy fermenting in barrel and always nice to revisit their beautiful color!

When we look at this line up of our wines, it’s

When we look at this line up of our wines, it’s a testament to our unwavering faith and love of what we do at Dakota Shy. It’s an honor to not only work with long standing family farmers in the Napa Valley, but to celebrate their resilience and commitment to clean practices and always putting the grapes before all else. As we open our Shy Society allocations for the 2023 vintage, we are gleaming with excitement to get these wines into your home cellars soon! If anyone out there is interested in joining our Shy Society, it’s a once a year shipment customized by you, for you. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

It's no secret we love all wines around here. Of c

It's no secret we love all wines around here. Of course, Dakota Shy wines are our obsession from start to finish, but our curiosity takes us to such beautiful places. From Tegan Passalacqua's Sandland wines to Jacques Selosse's champagnes and everything in between, we are delighted to find wines that inspire us beyond our winery walls. Tell us what wines you're excited about!

Bravery. Kindness. Resilience. These are the quali

Bravery. Kindness. Resilience. These are the qualities that will heal communities affected by the fires in California.⁠
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We know wildfires' challenges, having witnessed their devastating impact in Napa Valley. Today, our hearts are with the brave firefighters protecting LA and its Angelenos.⁠
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To those on the frontlines: your courage inspires us, and your selfless acts remind us of the strength it takes to rebuild and recover. Thank you for being the heroes our communities need.⁠
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Enjoying these beautiful winter days at the winery

Enjoying these beautiful winter days at the winery where we can zoom out on our property and prepare it for a vibrant spring ahead. We are looking forward to the new offerings and spaces we will introduce in 2025... Stay Tuned!

Today, we celebrate @detertfamily Tom Garrett, the

Today, we celebrate @detertfamily Tom Garrett, the incredible winemaker, leader, and all-around wonderful human who pours his passion and talent into every bottle of Dakota Shy. Tom, your vision, calm leadership, and artistry inspire us daily, and we’re so grateful to have you at the heart of our team.⁠
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From all of us at Dakota Shy, we wish you the happiest of birthdays and an amazing year ahead. Here’s to more vintages, laughter, and all the greatness yet to come. 🍷🎂⁠
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Cheers to you, Tom! 🥂💫

This holiday season, we’re grateful for the incr

This holiday season, we’re grateful for the incredible community surrounding Dakota Shy. 🍷✨ Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends or simply savoring a quiet moment with a special bottle, we hope our wines bring warmth and joy to your table.⁠
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Wishing you peace, love, and wonderful memories in this season of togetherness. Cheers to celebrating what matters most! 🥂🍇 #HolidayCheers #DakotaShy #GatherAndCelebrate"

Dakota Shy is proud to partner with the Napa Valle

Dakota Shy is proud to partner with the Napa Valley Vintners Association, Mario Carbone, and The Boca Raton for a fantastic night of Culinary excellence. Check out the impressive lineup of events, link in bio!
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As the year draws to a close and the excitement of

As the year draws to a close and the excitement of the holiday season is at its peak, remember to carve out some well-earned moments of peace. Who plans to uncork a bottle of wine this evening and settle in by the fireplace?

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Austin Johnson! O

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Austin Johnson! One of the bright rays of light of Dakota Shy. With her characteristic wit, passion and style, she brings the Dakota Shy story to the world with sparkle. On top of all she does for the winery, she is, most importantly, an exceptional mother of two amazing girls and a partner in life with her wonderful husband, Erik.
Thank you for all you contribute to our family and yours – we are so happy to celebrate you today!

🎁✨ Give the gift of Napa Valley elegance this

🎁✨ Give the gift of Napa Valley elegance this holiday season! 🎄🍷 Our exclusive Dakota Shy gift collections are the perfect way to share holiday cheer—featuring critically acclaimed wines, beautifully packaged for a touch of timeless style. Whether for loved ones, friends, or colleagues, these holiday wines make every gathering unforgettable. 🎅🍇 ⁠
dm us for more information! #HolidayGifting #NapaValleyWines #ExclusiveGifts #DakotaShyChic

We are grateful for so much at Dakota Shy, for Mot

We are grateful for so much at Dakota Shy, for Mother Nature, for all who harvest, bottle, pack your orders with care…our growers, our guests, our clients, wine writers like @jebdunnuck @antoniogalloni @james.suckling and grateful for our colleagues. Grateful for rain, for sunshine, for harvest playlists and @modelbakery breakfast sandos. Grateful for the ever expedient ETS labs. Grateful for restaurants like @barrysprime @_tfl_ @delmonicosteak @cristienorman_somm for carrying our wines and sharing our story with your guests. Grateful for Eddie who takes on our very niche labeling requests and Copperpeak for never missing an email. We are grateful for @winedirecthq for growing with us, grateful for our friends at all the wineries across the valley who come to our industry nights and eat hotdogs and drink grower champagnes. But we are the most grateful for our clients, guests, community and customers who have invested in our love of what we do and proudly share our wines at your dinner tables. May all of you enjoy this beautiful day and give thanks for all of life’s gifts. #dakotashy #napavalleyvintners #thanksgiving2024

There is something so soothing and enjoyable about

There is something so soothing and enjoyable about binning the pomace during harvest... maybe it's the texture or the repetitive motion of raking it from the tanks, or perhaps it just makes you feel like a playful kiddo in a ball pit 🎈🍇 #2024harvest #grapes #wine #napavalley #theinterns

Today, we honor the bravery and dedication of all

Today, we honor the bravery and dedication of all who have served in our military. At Dakota Shy, our gratitude for those who protect our freedoms shapes our deep love for this country and inspires our commitment to community. To our veterans, active service members and their families, thank you for your courage and sacrifice. This Veterans Day, we raise a glass in recognition of your service and in celebration of the resilience that makes America strong. 🇺🇸 🍷

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