Our approach to winemaking is rooted in our understanding of superior quality grapes and respect for the land that produces them. Producing our wines in small lots, we strive to emphasize the natural characteristics of each varietal without overpowering or minimizing the unique attributes of the fruit.

About Patrick Taylor, Winemaker

Patrick Taylor has been with Cana's Feast since 2004, collaborating with founder Gino Cuneo in all aspects of wine production from the vine to the bottle.  Taking the reins in 2007, he has since been responsible for vineyard assessment and management, harvest decisions based on fruit evaluation, aging and cellaring, and working to direct the style and outcome for each vintage and varietal.  

Taylor served briefly as the assistant winemaker at Torii Mor, and worked a number of harvests for local producers Andrew Rich and Benton Lane, as well as with Nepenthe Winery in Adelaide Hills,  Australia.   He holds a Master of Science in Horticulture with research focused on viticulture and oenology, and a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary Bioresource Research from Oregon State University. He stays current with advances and techniques by attending industry seminars and annual technical meetings and by brainstorming and sharing information with other winemakers.

About Gino Cuneo, Founder

Born into a second generation Italian-American family in San Francisco, founder Gino Cuneo spent his formative years exposed to a culture of food, family, and wine.  In 1989, he joined the ranks of independent winemakers with his first commercial vintage, and in 2001, moved the winery to its current Tuscan-style home just north of historic downtown Carlton.   In 2007, Cuneo Cellars was formally re-named Cana's Feast Winery and Gino stepped away from winemaking and production duties; several months later, he moved to a new facility to pursue his winemaking passion on a smaller and more focused scale at Gino Cuneo Cellars.