Today we share the great new wines of Moret-Brealynn. This is a new brand which was founded back in 2021. Moret Brealynn is a California born Mexican-American who started in hospitality at the tasting rooms of Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey. She then took a marketing position at Kosta Browne where she organized all winemaker and principal involvement in national and local events. She spent the next five years at HALL Family Wines and managed the Hall's book, A Perfect Score. Morét managed multiple departments and companies to propel the book to the New York Times Bestsellers List (#11, so good it got number one twice) along with 40+ events for the book tour. Through that role, she formed a strong connection with Vintner Kathryn Walt Hall and at the end of the project, became Kathryn's Executive Assistant. Morét became the Happy Hour Show Producer for the company's multiple social channels. This role expanded to being able to meet and work with A-List talent from Tina Fey, the cast of Schitt's Creek, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Martin Short, countless athletes, musicians, and other inspiring individuals. In that group, Morét met Adam Lee, co-founder of Siduri Wines and owner and winemaker for Clarice and Beau Marchais. Adam was impressed with the professionalism and organization of the show and after further discussions, Morét joined him as his General Manager. Morét's exposure to the production side of the wine industry grew and her passion for making her own wine.
Through Adam, Morét met Jim Pratt, who manages vineyards around Sonoma County, including Lakeview Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Jim offered her the opportunity to source four tons of Pinot Noir for her first vintage in 2021. Morét Brealynn now produces Pinot Noir from this vineyard, along with two Appellation Pinot Noirs. Morét is also a Board Member of Wine Women, a non profit focused on connecting women in the wine industry. Her new wines were really good. I love the 2023 Moret-Brealynn ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir (OB, 92) which is fresh with plenty of texture. Learn more at https://moretbrealynnwines.com/morét-brealynn and here are my reviews of the new Moret-Brealynn wines.
2023 Moret-Brealynn ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir- Sourced from this site that neighbors the Pacific Ocean, the 2023 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir opens with a bouquet of salty red fruits and orange rind alongside bergamot and white truffle shavings. The palate is fresh and delicious with a smooth texture. Generous and wonderfully salty, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 92
2023 Moret-Brealynn ‘Russian River Valley’ Pinot Noir- Packed full of flavor, the 2023 Moret-Brealynn ‘Russian River Valley’ Pinot Noir offers juicy cranberry and cola notes on the palate with allspice and dried herbal accents. Medium to full-bodied and full of life, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 91
2023 Moret-Brealynn ‘Lakeview Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 ‘Lakeview Vineyard’ comes from two different clonal selections, as this underwent a small portion of whole cluster fermentation before bottling. Rich and generous on the mouth, this offers black cherry and black raspberry flavors with freshly tilled salty soils on the palate. Delicious and showing a soft texture and good underlying finesse, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 92