After years of feeling disconnected from wine, Carrie Dykes found her curiosity rekindled by an unlikely bottle: Patience, a lees-aged expression of Picpoul de Pinet that proves even “simple” wines can still surprise us.
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Founded by Tyler and Kelly Mullman, Cana Ranch Wines pairs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
After years of feeling disconnected from wine, Carrie Dykes found her curiosity rekindled by an unlikely bottle: Patience, a lees-aged expression of Picpoul de Pinet that proves even “simple” wines can still surprise us.
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