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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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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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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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⁠ A moment in the tasting room with Estate Manager ⁠
A moment in the tasting room with Estate Manager Michel Earls — warmth, connection, and Dakota Shy hospitality.⁠
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The heartbeat of fermentation. A deep swirl of col The heartbeat of fermentation. A deep swirl of color, movement, and life as the wine begins to take shape.
The team hard at work digging out a tank last week The team hard at work digging out a tank last week. Love seeing that beautiful rich color.
While the cellar hums with the rhythm of grape har While the cellar hums with the rhythm of grape harvest, another crop quietly reaches its peak on the property. The olive trees surrounding Dakota Shy are ready for their own harvest. Nets are down, branches are shaking, and the fruit that will become our estate olive oil begins its journey. A lesser-known part of life here at Dakota Shy—but one we take just as much pride in. 🌿✨#DakotaShy #NapaValley #OliveHarvest #EstateGrown #NapaLife #WineryLife
From the crush pad to the cellar floor — red and w From the crush pad to the cellar floor — red and white grapes flowing, presses humming, barrels filling. Every motion, every sound, every bit of energy poured into creating what will one day be Dakota Shy in a glass. Grateful for Tom, Orlando, Frankie, and our hardworking interns for bringing this season to life.
Proud to celebrate Roberto Juárez — recently named Proud to celebrate Roberto Juárez — recently named 2025 Farmworker of the Year by the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. 👏Roberto has been an incredible part of the Moulds Family Vineyard for years, leading with dedication, skill, and quiet excellence. His commitment to learning, mentorship, and community embodies the very heart of Napa Valley.Here’s to the hands and hearts behind every great vintage. 🍇🍷
We threw a Switchback Ridge celebration at Dakota We threw a Switchback Ridge celebration at Dakota Shy! Bringing our Dakota Shy family and friends together over an exceptional meal from @lasaison_napa and a vertical of Dakota Shy Cabernet’s from Kelly Peterson’s @switchbackridge ! We toasted Kelly, her family’s incredible vineyard and the wines we’re lucky enough to make from it. Our Dakota Shy fans mixed, mingled, and savored the lineup, including the big reveal of our 2023 Dakota Shy old-vine Petite Sirah from vines planted by Kelly’s dad in 1956. All this happened in the fermentation room at the tail end of a jam-packed harvest day - sparkling clean after a busy harvest day of crushing Cabernet and tank pressing, it made for a beautiful setting. We couldn’t ask for better people or better energy!
Happy Birthday to @grant_umm ! One of the newer Happy Birthday to @grant_umm !
One of the newer members of our Dakota Shy family, Grant has become an essential part of the team – bringing warmth, knowledge and gracious hospitality to every guest experience. His enthusiasm for wine, attention to detail and easygoing charm make every visit to the winery that much more memorable.
Cheers to you Grant! May the year ahead be billed with great bottles, great stories and great company. Thank you for all you bring to Dakota Shy.
Orlando and the team fine-tuning the equipment, ma Orlando and the team fine-tuning the equipment, making sure it's all set to handle the fresh batch of grapes arriving that day. The process is in full swing.
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