Ex-attorney successfully ventures into winemaking

A happenstance discovery of historical documents led attorney Desiree Noisette to quit her job and go full on into a new career: winemaking. The high-risk move is paying off.

  • By Brian Hartz
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 19, 2023
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Mermosa founder Desiree Noisette has successfully transitioned from a career in law to winemaking.
Mermosa founder Desiree Noisette has successfully transitioned from a career in law to winemaking.
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What would prompt a young attorney in the prime of her career to give up on her career in the lucrative field of construction law and enter the risky world of retail?

 

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