Jacksonville's Desiree Noisette is Florida's first Black woman vintner
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Noisette graduated from Stanton College Preparatory School, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Florida and then a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mermosa is available on store shelves in five states and online where local laws allow. The wine is recognizable by a distinctive mermaid label that pays homage to the spirit of strong, resourceful and innovative women. As an attorney, Noisette specialized in construction law. Although good at it, that was not her passion. Winemaking is more challen...