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Waiting for the next guests to arrive. Billy holdi Waiting for the next guests to arrive. Billy holding down the front, Nikki making sure everyone feels at home.
The tank room shifts with the season — sometimes f The tank room shifts with the season — sometimes full and buzzing, sometimes open and still. Same space, different moments in the life of a vintage.
The barrel room takes patience — finding the right The barrel room takes patience — finding the right barrel, making the right call. Ellen dialed in, doing the work that rarely gets seen.
A quiet afternoon in the garden — Sauvignon Blanc A quiet afternoon in the garden — Sauvignon Blanc in the glass, flowers in bloom, and the result of Thalya's hard work all around us. Leon stopped by too, just to check things out.
Frankie in the barrel room — topping, checking, mo Frankie in the barrel room — topping, checking, moving with intention. Quiet work that makes all the difference.
2025 Vintage barrels, filled and patiently waiting 2025 Vintage barrels, filled and patiently waiting for future blending.
Thalya prepping the garden beds for the rest of wi Thalya prepping the garden beds for the rest of winter and planning for spring. From the bounty of the garden to the kitchen, it's just one of the ways that she shapes Dakota Shy every day.
Winter in the vineyards. Visited @switchbackridge Winter in the vineyards. Visited @switchbackridge to check in on the vines, cover crops, and soils that shape some truly special fruit. Old vine Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah resting now, getting ready for the season ahead. These are the kinds of places and perspectives that shape our wine.
And just like that, the 2025 season comes to a clo And just like that, the 2025 season comes to a close.

To everyone who visited, shared a bottle, told a friend, brought friends, celebrated milestones, or simply made space for good wine and good moments—thank you.

You’re the reason these days, nights, harvests, and memories happen at all. Your support allows us to keep doing what we love, to keep pushing forward, and to keep creating moments worth slowing down for.

We’re grateful for every glass raised with us this year and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings. 🍷
With sincere appreciation from all of us at Dakota With sincere appreciation from all of us at Dakota Shy, we wish you a happy New Year. We hope the year ahead is filled with good music, the people who matter most, and plenty of moments worth opening a memorable bottle of Dakota Shy.
Happy Birthday to our Zen Master. 🍷 Today we’re r Happy Birthday to our Zen Master. 🍷

Today we’re raising a glass to Tom Garrett @detertfamily — the steady hand, calm mind, and guiding force behind the wines we make at Dakota Shy Winery.

From long days in the cellar to quiet moments of intention, Tom brings balance, patience, and purpose to every vintage. He leads with clarity, trusts the process, and reminds us that great wine isn’t rushed — it’s felt.

Here’s to another year around the sun, another harvest ahead, and many more moments of quiet mastery.

Happy Birthday, Zen Master.
Cold air, warm light, a glass that glows.⁠ Sauvign Cold air, warm light, a glass that glows.⁠
Sauvignon Blanc that feels like a pocket of sunshine on a winter afternoon.
A heartfelt cheers from the Dakota Shy team.⁠ Here A heartfelt cheers from the Dakota Shy team.⁠
Here’s to a season of warmth, togetherness, and the wines that bring people around a table.⁠
Happy holidays — we look forward to creating many more memories with you in the year ahead.
Wood-fired pizza, a bottle of Dakota Shy just open Wood-fired pizza, a bottle of Dakota Shy just opened — the kind of pairing that slows conversations and keeps the evening going.⁠
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Second photo: a piece of our history.⁠
Any collectors still holding bottles with our original label?
Before the day's activity, the tank room stands st Before the day's activity, the tank room stands still.⁠
Cool air, stainless steel, the calm before another day of work.
A few days away to slow down, look back, and plan A few days away to slow down, look back, and plan what’s ahead.
Our annual retreat in Dillon Beach is where we reflect on the year behind us, map out the next one, and spend real time together as a team. Good conversations, great food, better wine, and the kind of connection that carries through the rest of the year.

From evenings at @nickscove to an incredible meal prepared by chef @chefcamillejeanty this time together is a reminder that what we build starts with the people behind it. Grateful for this crew and excited for what’s next.
We always take time for team lunch. ⁠ A daily oppo We always take time for team lunch. ⁠
A daily opportunity to break and enjoy time together over food and a glass of wine.⁠
And there's Nikki — always hopeful that someone will share a bite!
Rows of oak barrels, a steady rhythm, wine moving Rows of oak barrels, a steady rhythm, wine moving from tank to barrel.⁠
Frankie’s attention to detail shaping the future of a vintage, one fill at a time.
Dakota Shy Sauvignon Blanc — bright, clear, vibran Dakota Shy Sauvignon Blanc — bright, clear, vibrant and catching every bit of afternoon light.
Golden light settles over the property — a glass o Golden light settles over the property — a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in hand and the team gathered. Evenings like this remind us why we do what we do.
Grateful for the hands that farm, the friends that Grateful for the hands that farm, the friends that gather, and the wines that bring us together.
Happy Thanksgiving.

If Dakota Shy is part of your Thanksgiving celebration, share a glimpse and tag us so we can toast with you from Napa!
One of the best sights (and smells) of harvest — c One of the best sights (and smells) of harvest — cracking open a tank to see what’s been quietly transforming inside.⁠
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A gorgeous afternoon tour with Alisha and an incre A gorgeous afternoon tour with Alisha and an incredible group of guests — laughter, learning, and some great glasses along the way.⁠
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#DakotaShy #NapaValley #WineTasting #NapaWinery #WineCountry #Hospitality #Cabernet
Golden light and quiet moments around the estate — Golden light and quiet moments around the estate — a beautiful afternoon at Dakota Shy.⁠
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Here's to our 2025 interns —bringing their enthusi Here's to our 2025 interns —bringing their enthusiasm and passion for wine to Dakota Shy's harvest! ⁠
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Moving freshly dug-out skins from tank to press — Moving freshly dug-out skins from tank to press — transforming fruit into Dakota Shy wine.⁠
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#DakotaShy #Harvest2025 #NapaValley #Winemaking #CellarLife #NapaHarvest #WineCountry
The cellar team hard at work digging out a tank — The cellar team hard at work digging out a tank — truly hands-on harvest, and the next step in bringing Dakota Shy wines to life.⁠
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