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Columbus, you showed up in the best way ✨ “Our ev Columbus, you showed up in the best way ✨

“Our evening at @butcherandrose was nothing short of incredible—beautifully designed, impeccably executed, and filled with amazing people who share our love for great food and wine.

Huge thank you to @cmrcolumbus and their talented team for the hospitality, attention to detail, and a menu that paired so effortlessly with our wines.

To our Dakota Shy supporters—your energy, loyalty, and excitement made the night truly special. We’re so grateful to bring a little piece of Napa to Ohio.”

— @dishsf
Early morning in Napa Valley.⁠ Spring moving throu Early morning in Napa Valley.⁠
Spring moving through the vineyard, everything waking up at once.⁠
Even the turkeys made sure we knew we were in their space out at Steltzner.
Cabernet leaves emerging just after bud break—deli Cabernet leaves emerging just after bud break—delicate, detailed, and full of potential.
Bud break came early this year, but everything is Bud break came early this year, but everything is moving in the right direction.
Bud break in Napa Valley.⁠ Tom and the team out at Bud break in Napa Valley.⁠
Tom and the team out at Steltzner Vineyard walking the blocks and checking in on the start of the season.⁠
Everything’s looking strong—can’t wait to see what these vines give us this year.
Happy 8th birthday to Leon. The unofficial greeter Happy 8th birthday to Leon.
The unofficial greeter of Dakota Shy, and very much the soul of the place.

Most days you’ll find him making his rounds through the grove, keeping a quiet eye on things, or posted up wherever the sun hits just right. If you’ve been here, you’ve probably met him.

This is Leon with Michael—two constants out here.
Out in the vines, keeping the sun off and the look Out in the vines, keeping the sun off and the look dialed.⁠
Grant in one of our new Dakota Shy hats.⁠
Next time you’re in, take a look at the full lineup in the tasting room.
Rain on the forecast, but not in the mood.⁠ Last w Rain on the forecast, but not in the mood.⁠
Last weekend we came together to celebrate the release of our new vintage—wine flowing, oysters fresh, Parma ham carved to order, music carrying through it all.⁠
Over 100 of you showed up, rain and all, and it meant everything.
Spring has a way of reminding you not to hold onto Spring has a way of reminding you not to hold onto things for too long.

Open the good bottle.

Sit a little longer.

Enjoy it while it’s right in front of you.

If you’re opening something this weekend, let us know what it is—and what you’re pairing it with. We’d love to hear.
Frankie getting the first of the large formats out Frankie getting the first of the large formats out of the box, just before they go down the line.⁠
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Then it’s over to the Top It Off Bottling crew for fill and cork.⁠
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A look inside bottling day.⁠ ⁠ That quick check at A look inside bottling day.⁠
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That quick check at the top—making sure each fill is right where it should be.⁠
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Big thanks to Top It Off Bottling for helping bring these to life.⁠
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Tom making sure every magnum gets its capsule and Tom making sure every magnum gets its capsule and is packed away the right way.⁠
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It’s the quiet part of the process—but it’s where everything gets finished properly.⁠
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About a week ago I got to watch our Dakota Shy cor About a week ago I got to watch our Dakota Shy corks being printed at Amorim.⁠
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Easy to overlook, but this is one of the first things you interact with when you open a bottle. The details matter all the way through.⁠
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Orlando with an 18L of Social Currency just before Orlando with an 18L of Social Currency just before filling. Hard to appreciate the scale of these bottles until you one in someone’s hands.⁠ How do you pour one? Invite Orlando over!⁠
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The team getting into the first of the large forma The team getting into the first of the large format etched bottles. Always different seeing them out of the box… 2024 Social Currency.⁠
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These ones turned out special.⁠
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Spring Release is in full swing. The newest Dakot Spring Release is in full swing.

The newest Dakota Shy wines are now available, including the flagship 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, TEN Cabernet, and the latest vintages of Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc.

Born in the vineyard, finished in the bottle, and ready for the table.

Explore the wines:
dakotashy.com/acquire/wines/
Most people never think about the cork. But every Most people never think about the cork.

But every bottle of Dakota Shy starts with one.

Recently we visited the team at Corticeira Amorim in Napa to watch our corks being printed. It’s a fascinating mix of old-world craftsmanship and modern science — presses, inks, curing, and a lot of hands-on attention to detail.

The small things matter. Because when the cork goes in the bottle, the wine begins the next part of its journey.

Pretty cool to see it happen.

📸 @euanart 

#DakotaShy #WineCraft #Cork #Winemaking
Nikki waiting patiently… until she sees you. Nikki waiting patiently… until she sees you.
Resetting the tank with steam sanitization. Wine r Resetting the tank with steam sanitization. Wine resting quietly in the background, ready for blending.
Careful with every last drop. Careful with every last drop.
Hands on the work that matters. Ellen and Frankie Hands on the work that matters. Ellen and Frankie racking and blending barrels to tank.
During Premiere week, one of the nights we always During Premiere week, one of the nights we always look forward to is our gathering at @cadetnapa .

Every year it’s a chance to step away from the formalities, pour some great bottles, and spend real time with friends — old and new.

This year we shared the 2025 Rosé, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Oakville Ranch Cabernet Franc, and 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Good wine, great conversations, and the kind of energy that makes this week in Napa special.

Thank you to @cadetnapa for hosting us once again.
@rollingstonepizzacompany for keeping the pies coming.
And @melodicnapavalley for setting the tone all night.

To everyone who came through — we’re grateful. These are the moments that matter.

Dakota Shy
Nearly bottle-ready. Orlando watching over the Sau Nearly bottle-ready. Orlando watching over the Sauvignon Blanc as it takes its final steps.
Barrels rolling, hoses moving, work underway. Tom Barrels rolling, hoses moving, work underway. Tom overseeing it all from above.
Kickoff Premier Week with Dakota Shy at Cadet. ⁠ W Kickoff Premier Week with Dakota Shy at Cadet. ⁠
Wednesday evening, 5pm
Final blend work underway. Tom dialing in the last Final blend work underway. Tom dialing in the last details of what’s coming next.
A little warmth.⁠ A little depth.⁠ A lot of intent A little warmth.⁠
A little depth.⁠
A lot of intention.⁠
Valentine’s, the Dakota Shy way.
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