2023 DAKOTA SHY CABERNET SAUVIGNON SOCIAL CURRENCY

TASTING NOTES

Shows off a deep and complex array of dark fruit, florals notes and mineral aromas. In the mouth, this has a wonderful, dense core of cassis, cocoa and complex herbs set in a seductively textured framework.  Beautiful balance of refined power, luxurious texture and silky tannins.

SOCIAL CURRENCY

What is the greatest “currency” of life? We believe it is our social interactions, often built around meals and great bottles of wine – those times during which we build life-long memories with family and friends.Crafted from two distinctly different vineyards whose diametrically opposed characters meld into a remarkable whole. From a steep hillside vineyard at the top of Mount Veeder comes classic Cabernet Sauvignon with immense framing tannins and bracing acidity – and from volcanic ash soils from Oak Knoll’s western hills comes Cabernet that is all opulent fruit and texture. Together they are an incredibly refined, powerful and seductive Cabernet blend.

SPECIFICATIONS

AppellationNapa Valley (from grapes grown on Mount Veeder and Oak Knoll)
Blend100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging18 months, 70% New French Oak
Clones337, 338, 169 & 4
Rootstocks3309, 039-16
SoilsMarine sedimentary and alluvial
Vineyard ManagerJosh Clark & Jeffrey Shifflett
WinemakerTom Garrett
Production350 cases