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Vineyard: Vino Farms
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Story | Vineyards in the Middle Reach. A supplier of Pinot Noir to Mueller. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2008 Mueller Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 510 cases, $29
(sold out - 2010 vintage to be released in December 2011). Dijon clones grown
near the banks of the Russian River.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in
the glass. Bright and fresh in the glass with vibrant aromas of Bing cherries
and baking spice. Discreetly concentrated core of sweet dark cherry fruit with
some mild oak-driven flavors of biscuit and smoke. Leaves a satisfying cherry
memory on the crisp finish. Much better the next day from a previously
opened and re-corked bottle. A cherry jubilee. Very good.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
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2008 Mueller August Recher Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9%
alc., pH 3.60, 223 cases, $39 (sold out; available as part of the “Pinot
Quartet”). Dijon clones 667 and 777.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the
glass. Amazingly fragrant with a perfume of cherry essence and
complimentary oak spice. A delicious cherry bombast coats the tongue
accompanied by accents of cola, Asian 5-spice and dark chocolate-covered
cherries. The tannins are very supple and there is enough acidity to
bring the fruit into focus and retain a refreshing tone. Amazingly persistent on
the finish. In the words of sportscaster Keith Jackson...”Whoa, Nellie.”
Reviewed November 29, 2011
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2008 Mueller Cuvée X Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, 207 cases, $39. From a
selected vineyard block of Martini 15 clone located at Saralee’s Vineyard on Slusser Road.
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Moderately light
reddish-purple hue in the glass. Brooding aromas of black cherries and exotic spice. Moderately rich core of
sweet black cherry fruit with undertones of cola and oak vanillin. Seamless, silky and elegant in the mouth with
pillowy tannins. The wine shows a slight tarry note that is presumably from oak and dissipates in the glass
over time. Showing more aromatic interest the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle
indicating the wine needs a year or two in the cellar. Very good.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
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2008 Mueller Eastside Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, 217 cases, $39. Dijon
clones 667 and 115 and Wädenswil 2A.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Reserved aromas
of spiced dark red cherries and berries, woodshed and forest floor. Crisp and juicy, flush with red cherry
flavor that is accented with notes of sandalwood and spice, offering bright acidity, fine-grain tannins and
a seductive elegance. Easy to drink now and like Drew Barrymore - very successful at a young age.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
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2008 Mueller Tempi Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, $39. From a select vineyard
block of Dijon 777 clone at a well-drained, gravely site that is part of Vino Farms.
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Moderately light reddish-purple
color in the glass. Very reserved aromatics offering demure aromas of confected cherries and oak.
Impressive array of very ripe dark red stone fruit and strawberry flavors with a prominent cola presence on the
mid palate, finishing with a slight leafy quality and a rush of fine-grain tannins. Better aromatics the following
day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle showing noticeable spice and more vibrant fruit. Needs
time to integrate the tannins. Good (+).
Reviewed November 29, 2011
WINERY »
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2008 Mueller Emily’s Cuvée Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 772 cases, $44. From a vineyard
site farmed by Jim Ledbetter (Vino Farms) one mile from the Russian River and directly across the river from
Rochioli and Allen vineyards in the Middle Reach of the appellation.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the
glass. Aromas of black cherries and toasty oak building in intensity in the glass over time. Generous core of
ripe black raspberry and black cherry fruit with a hint of herbs, and a subtle citrus underpinning. Wellmannered
soft tannins create a smooth ride, leading to a moderately intense fruit-driven finish that leaves a
little heat in its wake. Good (+).
Reviewed November 29, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 510 cases, $29 (sold out - 2010 vintage to be released in December 2011). Dijon clones grown near the banks of the Russian River. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Bright and fresh in the glass with vibrant aromas of Bing cherries and baking spice. Discreetly concentrated core of sweet dark cherry fruit with some mild oak-driven flavors of biscuit and smoke. Leaves a satisfying cherry memory on the crisp finish. Much better the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A cherry jubilee. Very good. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller August Recher Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, 223 cases, $39 (sold out; available as part of the “Pinot Quartet”). Dijon clones 667 and 777. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Amazingly fragrant with a perfume of cherry essence and complimentary oak spice. A delicious cherry bombast coats the tongue accompanied by accents of cola, Asian 5-spice and dark chocolate-covered cherries. The tannins are very supple and there is enough acidity to bring the fruit into focus and retain a refreshing tone. Amazingly persistent on the finish. In the words of sportscaster Keith Jackson...”Whoa, Nellie.” Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller Cuvée X Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, 207 cases, $39. From a selected vineyard block of Martini 15 clone located at Saralee’s Vineyard on Slusser Road. · Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass. Brooding aromas of black cherries and exotic spice. Moderately rich core of sweet black cherry fruit with undertones of cola and oak vanillin. Seamless, silky and elegant in the mouth with pillowy tannins. The wine shows a slight tarry note that is presumably from oak and dissipates in the glass over time. Showing more aromatic interest the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle indicating the wine needs a year or two in the cellar. Very good. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller Eastside Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, 217 cases, $39. Dijon clones 667 and 115 and Wädenswil 2A. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Reserved aromas of spiced dark red cherries and berries, woodshed and forest floor. Crisp and juicy, flush with red cherry flavor that is accented with notes of sandalwood and spice, offering bright acidity, fine-grain tannins and a seductive elegance. Easy to drink now and like Drew Barrymore - very successful at a young age. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller Tempi Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., pH 3.60, $39. From a select vineyard block of Dijon 777 clone at a well-drained, gravely site that is part of Vino Farms. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Very reserved aromatics offering demure aromas of confected cherries and oak. Impressive array of very ripe dark red stone fruit and strawberry flavors with a prominent cola presence on the mid palate, finishing with a slight leafy quality and a rush of fine-grain tannins. Better aromatics the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle showing noticeable spice and more vibrant fruit. Needs time to integrate the tannins. Good (+). Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Mueller Emily’s Cuvée Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 772 cases, $44. From a vineyard site farmed by Jim Ledbetter (Vino Farms) one mile from the Russian River and directly across the river from Rochioli and Allen vineyards in the Middle Reach of the appellation. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherries and toasty oak building in intensity in the glass over time. Generous core of ripe black raspberry and black cherry fruit with a hint of herbs, and a subtle citrus underpinning. Wellmannered soft tannins create a smooth ride, leading to a moderately intense fruit-driven finish that leaves a little heat in its wake. Good (+). Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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