It was trust, drive and experience that brought Todd Newman and Tom Garrett to believe that together they could make their own mark on Napa Valley. After years of working under numerous winemaking legends, these two friends set out with a determination to craft wines that would rival the best of what Napa Valley had to offer - and to build their own world-class estate.

Dakota Shy Winemaker - TOM GARRETT

Dakota Shy is a combination of business, friendship, family and wine that is electrifying. It gives me the opportunity to use my skills in an industry that I love and to work with partners, employees and growers toward a common goal of making exceptional wines.

I get to work with some of Napa Valley’s most outstanding vineyard sources and growers. I collaborate daily with people who motivate and inspire each other toward greater success. All in a culture of respect, hard work and celebration of achievement.

With Dakota Shy, I am crafting Cabernets in league with the best in the world and expanding the boundaries of quality and precision in my winemaking.

My family roots in Napa Valley stretch back to the early 1950s when my great-grandmother purchased a historic Oakville vineyard property within the famed To-Kalon Vineyard. 50 years later, I began Detert Family Vineyard wines, named after my great-grandmother and made from my family’s Oakville vineyard. Over the past 20 years, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside great winemakers and mentors at Turley Wine Cellars, Joseph Phelps Winery, Robert Mondavi Winery and Revana Family Vineyard. I continue to make my family’s highly regarded Detert wines.

Todd Newman asked me to join him in Dakota Shy shortly after he created the brand. I am amazed by what we have accomplished since then and I know the best is still ahead.