Robert Mueller

Tempi Pinot Noir

9.018 ratings
-no pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sam Friedland

Pleasant, over the hill, not as good as the previous time.

Pleasant, over the hill, not as good as the previous time.

Feb 22nd, 2023
Sam Friedland

Some sweetness, cherries

Some sweetness, cherries

Feb 5th, 2023
Tim L
9.3

In the family of Mueller, best of the Russian River Pinots…

In the family of Mueller, best of the Russian River Pinots…

Mar 21st, 2022
Tim L
9.4

Another great Mueller Tempi…2018…among the best of class. Not in stores but St Helena tasting and “club”. Rich of fruit, deep dark berry palate, almost elegant - polished - perfect balance as usual. These Russian River Pinots are Cab “big” but definitively Pinot…

Another great Mueller Tempi…2018…among the best of class. Not in stores but St Helena tasting and “club”. Rich of fruit, deep dark berry palate, almost elegant - polished - perfect balance as usual. These Russian River Pinots are Cab “big” but definitively Pinot…

Nov 7th, 2021
Tim L
9.0

Don't fully recall but seems not the same as last time we drank Mueller RR Valley Tempi Pinot Noir - not as smooth, more tannic with more bite on front-end of tasting. May need aging but I dunno... breathing does not help us or the wine. Still has several characteristics of Mueller - full, deep fruit/berry flavor, nice bouquet and legs - but not up to better of RR Valley Pinots or Mueller Pinots. 9.0 is a stretch...

Don't fully recall but seems not the same as last time we drank Mueller RR Valley Tempi Pinot Noir - not as smooth, more tannic with more bite on front-end of tasting. May need aging but I dunno... breathing does not help us or the wine. Still has several characteristics of Mueller - full, deep fruit/berry flavor, nice bouquet and legs - but not up to better of RR Valley Pinots or Mueller Pinots. 9.0 is a stretch...

Mar 27th, 2019
Bryan Vogt

Ok after decanting. Very earthy with almost zero fruit

Ok after decanting. Very earthy with almost zero fruit

Oct 20th, 2018
Tim L
9.2

One of the finest Russian River, CA. Pinot Noir winemakers. Very full -flavored, full bodied w/deep dark fruit, balanced. Needs to have time to open up but extremely easy on the palate thereafter. Great finish. Excellent Pinot...buying again.

One of the finest Russian River, CA. Pinot Noir winemakers. Very full -flavored, full bodied w/deep dark fruit, balanced. Needs to have time to open up but extremely easy on the palate thereafter. Great finish. Excellent Pinot...buying again.

Jul 31st, 2018
Bryan Vogt

Big body for a Pinot. Needs to breathe some on opening. Likely could age this another 5 years.

Big body for a Pinot. Needs to breathe some on opening. Likely could age this another 5 years.

Jul 3rd, 2016
Bryan Vogt

Bryan had this 2 months ago

Bryan had this 2 months ago

Mar 15th, 2024
Bryan Vogt

Bryan had this 10 months ago

Bryan had this 10 months ago

Jul 1st, 2023