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    Dakota Shy

    4.6 (18 reviews)

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    Jess M.

    Amazing! The property is beautiful and the wine was delicious! Billy is the best! We learned so much and had the best time. I can't wait to come back! Thanks Billy!! :-)

    Here for a tasting and lunch!
    Laura M.

    We had a great tasting and lunch here! Our host was lovely - super knowledgeable on the wines, answered all of our questions, and didn't rush us at all. We were outside (it was pretty warm for end of November), and sat at a lovely table outside. We had the lunch option with our tasting - and the food was wonderful. We started with a salad, and the dressing was wonderful - nice and bright/citrusy with mixed greens. Then we had empanadas - which I'm normally not a huge fan of, however they were absolutely delicious. Then we each had our own skillet of meatballs with fresh cheese on top, which was really good. The wines were all really good - highly recommend a tasting here and get the lunch pairing!

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    Lori F.

    I loved the Chardonnay and look forward to having more. The gardens are beautiful even on this stormy day.

    Mady G.

    If you have the chance, 100% visit Dakota Shy! We had the best experience and the best WINE (Cab Sav) at Dakota Shy! We sat with Alisha in a beautiful outdoor / indoor private room while she gave us exceptional knowledge about the wines, the winery, the owners and all about Napa! She was fantastic, we weren't rushed in any way, we thoroughly enjoyed our time, if we didn't have to be at another tasting we could have sat there all day! Thank you Dakota Shy for making our anniversary trip and our first time wine tasting, & our first Napa visit one to remember!

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    Kaushik B.

    Visit date: 03/06/2021 Peyton! Peyton! Peyton! For me Wine is not all just about wine it's also about the experience. And it comes mostly from the vineyard views, sommelier, and the stories they share while they pour the wine. This place has it all. This is one of the hidden treasures in Napa. Peyton our wine Steward is such an amazing person. He just did not bring his wine experience to the table but also as part of our casual conversations. Made us feel completely comfortable without bothering us at all. Peyton gave us ample time to enjoy the property while we were enjoying the wine and our conversations soaking under the sun by the pool COVID Restriction: The place is open for outdoor wine tasting. The table can fit more than 12 people. I visited this vineyard with 6 of my friends. Staff always wearing masks. Sanitizers offered on request. Reservations required ahead of time. Outdoor seating: The outdoor seating was so cozy with a short walk from the woods. Guests are also welcomed to walk anywhere on the property. DO NOT miss the outdoor pool while wine tasting and also we were lucky to taste some of the fresh Kumquat fruits from the plant by the pool. One small suggestion: if they can offer any snack to pair it with wine that would be perfect. I would totally recommend this place and I would love to visit this place again.

    Love Dakota Shy. Small batch winery. Great wine, great people, great venue. Their cab franc is the best.

    Dakota Shy's tasting room is wonderful and oh so comfortable!
    Scott P.

    There are two reasons I give Dakota Shy five stars here. First because the wines of Dakota Shy are among our very favorite of all. Second because the visit there is a terrific experience. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED so make one because this will become a favorite stop in the future. The facility is new and a beautiful mix of Napa Valley touched by the beauty of the West. The tasting room is refined, but extremely comfortable as is the entire atmosphere of Dakota Shy. There is a wonderful sense of genuineness in everything Dakota Shy does from their grounds, facilities, staff, to of course their wines, which are truly world-class! We were lucky to be there on a day they were working in the winery and got to take a bit of a barrel tasting of their current vintage. Spectacular in barrel, this promises to be an award winning vintage for Dakota Shy we believe! Everyone is super knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved learning more about the history of one of our very favorite wineries and wines. Plus there is something special about walking around where your favorite wines originate. A true up and coming star of Napa Valley!

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    Outstanding wines!!! Outstanding staff. Beautiful grounds. Was just a great experience. We look forward to our wine club deliveries.

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    This "new kid on the block" is a must when in Napa. They do a fantastic job hosting groups. We loved it.

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    Best wine in Napa hands down. This place is a hidden gem. Do yourself a favor and book a tasting here. You won't regret it!

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    Beautiful setting and great wines. We really enjoyed the tour and tastings and stories. Definitely recommend a visit.

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    Love their concept of the wine club (Shy Society) as you choose what you want once a year.

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