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2016

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Social Currency

California · Napa Valley

Available only in Magnum, the Social Currency is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. A complete standout compared to the TEN and Napa Valley offerings served alongside it, this wine exhibited more complete and…

Reviewed 3 March 2018
2016

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Black and purple core fruit. Dark plum, black currant, black cherry, earth, black rock, and cedar. A little more of a display of darker bass tones on the mid-palate when compared to the TEN, with a…

Reviewed 3 March 2018
2016

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Ten

Napa Valley · Calistoga

Purple and red berry core fruit. The 13% Cab Franc provided a nice lift to the otherwise basic delivery of flavors. Some black and red currant, red licorice, allspice, and subtle minerality rounded…

Reviewed 3 March 2018
2017

Dakota Shy Sauvignon Blanc McKenna's

California · Napa Valley

Soft and approachable, with soft curves and an easygoing delivery of light and traditional SB flavors. Yellow citrus, quince, grass, and grey rock. A leisurely saunter of an attack, gliding across…

Reviewed 3 March 2018
2014

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Moulds Family Vineyard

California · Napa Valley

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Reviewed 18 February 2016