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2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Social Currency

Wine Details
Producer

Dakota Shy

Place of Origin

United States

St. Helena, Mt. Veeder

Napa

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintages
20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2025 - 2036

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This is a strong set of wines from Dakota Shy. Tom Garrett pursues a slightly more flamboyant style than he does at Detert, which is evident in tasting the two ranges side by side. As good as the wines are, a bit less forced winemaking would likely allow greater articulation of site character. Even so, the 2021s are terrific and sure to please Dakota Shy fans. At this stage, the 2022s come across as a bit light, as is typical of so many wines in this vintage.

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The 2020s and 2021s at Dakota Shy are typical of the vintages. Not all the wines were bottled in 2020, but even the wines that were made are very hard to taste, as the tannins are searing. Thankfully, things look a lot better in 2021.