Anthony Mueller
I am a simple guy, who loves to share the world of wine with anyone who has an empty glass and is willing to listen. I live by the words of my own personal mantra:
"Good Food, Good Wines, Good People, Good Times"
Cheers,
-Anthony-
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Court of Master Sommeliers. Level 3 Advanced Sommelier
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Sake School of America. Certified Sake Adviser
Napa Valley Wine Academy. Certified Sherry Specialist
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Sake School of America. Certified Sake Adviser
Napa Valley Wine Academy. Certified Sherry Specialist
EXPERIENCE
AnthonyMueller.com. Napa, CA. Founder, Proprietor & Editor-in-Chief
Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Napa Valley, CA. Reviewer for Washington State & South Africa
Inglenook Winery. Rutherford, CA. Estate Ambassador
The French Laundry. Yountville, CA. Cellar Sommelier
Delectable.com. Professional Wine Geek
Tarbell's Restauant. Phoenix, AZ. General Manager & Wine Director
Cartwright's Sornoran Ranch House. Cave Creek, AZ. General Manager & Beverage Director
Calistro California Bistro. Scottsdale, AZ. Wine guy / Key Employee
Tribute Restaurant. Farmington Hills, MI. Captain & Assistant Sommelier
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Phoenix, AZ. Assistant Restaurant Manager
The Melting Pot. Scottsdale, AZ. Head Server
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Phoenix, AZ. Server
Arizona Biltmore Resort. Phoenix, AZ. Server
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Scottsdale, AZ. Server Assistant
Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Napa Valley, CA. Reviewer for Washington State & South Africa
Inglenook Winery. Rutherford, CA. Estate Ambassador
The French Laundry. Yountville, CA. Cellar Sommelier
Delectable.com. Professional Wine Geek
Tarbell's Restauant. Phoenix, AZ. General Manager & Wine Director
Cartwright's Sornoran Ranch House. Cave Creek, AZ. General Manager & Beverage Director
Calistro California Bistro. Scottsdale, AZ. Wine guy / Key Employee
Tribute Restaurant. Farmington Hills, MI. Captain & Assistant Sommelier
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Phoenix, AZ. Assistant Restaurant Manager
The Melting Pot. Scottsdale, AZ. Head Server
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Phoenix, AZ. Server
Arizona Biltmore Resort. Phoenix, AZ. Server
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Scottsdale, AZ. Server Assistant
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Inventory Management
Private Cellar Consultation
Regional Expertise: Spain
Collectibles and Rare Wine
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Restaurant
Regional Expertise: California
Regional Expertise: Washington
Private Cellar Consultation
Regional Expertise: Spain
Collectibles and Rare Wine
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Restaurant
Regional Expertise: California
Regional Expertise: Washington
Tasting Room
Wine Retail
Wine List Creation
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine Judge
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Service- Management
Wine Writer
Wine Retail
Wine List Creation
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine Judge
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Service- Management
Wine Writer
I am a simple guy, who loves to share the world of wine with anyone who has an empty glass and is willing to listen. I live by the words of my own personal mantra:
"Good Food, Good Wines, Good People, Good Times"
Cheers,
-Anthony-
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
My passion and drive to learn more about the world of wine has led me to work in some of the best restaurants in the U.S. and has ultimately brought me to the world famous Napa Valley in California. Some people spend their lives focused in a specific field of interest their entire lives... A couple years ago, I made the decision to devote my entire life to the vine and understand every aspect of what makes great wine truly great. Wine is a fun hobby, but it makes for an unbelievable profession! FAVORITE FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
- Champagne & anything deep fried
- Barolo & Truffled Risotto
- Muscadet & freshly shucked oysters
- Seared Foie Gras en brioche & Sauternes
- Dagueneau & Banh Mi sandwich
- Amontillado & Thai food
- Spatlese Riesling and Chili cheese dogs
- Fino Sherry & Lay's potato chips
GALLERY
VIDEO
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Episode 88: Wine Review - 2010 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Émilion Bordeaux, France
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WSWA Convention and Product Tasting, Las Vegas 2016
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2016 Institute of Masters of Wine (North America) 2011 Vintage Bordeaux Tasting in San Francisco
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Washington State Wine Road Trip - 2015
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It's Somm Time
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Discover the Tastevin
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
PRESS
5 questions with reviewer Anthony Mueller
Wine Advocate's newest wine reviewer
Vince Lombardi Food & Wine Experience
Wines of Nesli; A glass of wine with Anthony Mueller
Food & Beverage Magazine's: Somm of the Month
Featured Sommelier for Chef's Roll
Tasting Panel Magazine's: Somm's List feature
The 411 on Making a Local Wine List
Conde Nast Travler Magazine: How to Wine Taste Properly
Crushed.com's Sommelier Series Q&A with Anthony Mueller
Miele Center Wine Club
Arizona Republic Wine Competition
The Tasting Panel: Arizona Cocktail Week
Devoured Culinary Classic Bartending Competition
Cartwright’s Summer Libations Club
Wine Club Offers Education
Wine Advocate's newest wine reviewer
Vince Lombardi Food & Wine Experience
Wines of Nesli; A glass of wine with Anthony Mueller
Food & Beverage Magazine's: Somm of the Month
Featured Sommelier for Chef's Roll
Tasting Panel Magazine's: Somm's List feature
The 411 on Making a Local Wine List
Conde Nast Travler Magazine: How to Wine Taste Properly
Crushed.com's Sommelier Series Q&A with Anthony Mueller
Miele Center Wine Club
Arizona Republic Wine Competition
The Tasting Panel: Arizona Cocktail Week
Devoured Culinary Classic Bartending Competition
Cartwright’s Summer Libations Club
Wine Club Offers Education
SPONSORSHIPS & ENDORSEMENTS
RAVE REVIEWS
"The somm community is national and very tight. These sommeliers travel together, party together and study together electronically. In fact they mentor each other. Anthony Mueller has an electronic study group with advanced and certified sommeliers in all corners of the country. I consider Anthony to be a role model for me as I continue my wine education."
- Geoff Labitzke, MW
"He is the type of person who will go far as he is dedicated, and will work hard in his role while keeping a smile on his face."
- Mark Tarbell, Chef & Owner, Tarbell's Restaurant/Tavern/Wine Store
"It can be said without hesitation that he was always extremely professional, dependable, punctual and diligent in his work. His advanced knowledge of the operational standards of a fine dining venue was evident at all times. His professionalism was always apparent in the dining room, as well as his ability to read the guests and to assist his coworkers whenever necessary. Anthony's attention to detail and his ability to foresee problems or issues is to be commended. Anthony is, in short, intelligent, courteous and very prompt. He is also very versatile in the respect to be able to wait tables, bartend, train new employees, and assist in taking care of large groups both on and off premise. Anthony also has a great understanding of wine and is confident in making suggestions as well as pairings with cuisine. He definitely holds all the attributes necessary to being a great employee such as honesty, loyalty and professionalism."
- Jim Schulz, Maitre d' & Sommelier, Tribute Restaurant
- Geoff Labitzke, MW
"He is the type of person who will go far as he is dedicated, and will work hard in his role while keeping a smile on his face."
- Mark Tarbell, Chef & Owner, Tarbell's Restaurant/Tavern/Wine Store
"It can be said without hesitation that he was always extremely professional, dependable, punctual and diligent in his work. His advanced knowledge of the operational standards of a fine dining venue was evident at all times. His professionalism was always apparent in the dining room, as well as his ability to read the guests and to assist his coworkers whenever necessary. Anthony's attention to detail and his ability to foresee problems or issues is to be commended. Anthony is, in short, intelligent, courteous and very prompt. He is also very versatile in the respect to be able to wait tables, bartend, train new employees, and assist in taking care of large groups both on and off premise. Anthony also has a great understanding of wine and is confident in making suggestions as well as pairings with cuisine. He definitely holds all the attributes necessary to being a great employee such as honesty, loyalty and professionalism."
- Jim Schulz, Maitre d' & Sommelier, Tribute Restaurant
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Anthony Mueller is a highly accomplished sommelier, wine presenter and educator who has judged major wine competitions in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and abroad in Australia & South Africa. He also has lectured at wine events and hosted masterclasses across the USA, Asia and Europe. With over 20 years of experience in the food and wine industry, his career has led him to work in some of the most prestigious restaurants in the US, including the three-Michelin star The French Laundry in Yountville, California, Tribute in Michigan and Tarbell’s in Arizona. He holds several esteemed wine certifications, including the Advanced Sommelier certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines, the Certified Specialist of Wine certificate from the Society of Wine Educators, and holds the titles of Certified Sherry Wine Specialist and Certified Sake Advisor. Mueller began the Master of Wine study program in 2020 and will sit the Master Sommelier Theory Exam next year.
Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Mueller has a technical background in math & science. Compounded by his love of wine, he naturally found a position as a member of the Wine Archivist team for Delectable.com before relocating to the Napa Valley to join the service team at The French Laundry in 2014. By 2016, he was recognized as the ‘Sommelier of the Month’ by Food & Beverage magazine. He joined Robert Parker Wine Advocate in 2018, where he reviewed the wines of Washington State and South Africa for more than half a decade before leaving in 2024 and launching his own brand, AnthonyMueller.com, in 2025.
He is excited to share his passion for wines and present them to a wide array of consumers while promoting diversity and inclusion, without snobbery or elitism. When not drinking Sherry, Mueller enjoys riding his motorcycle and exploring the beauty of Napa Valley. Like Anthony Bourdain, Mueller is an avid traveler who has no trouble making new friends in new places and loves to follow his nose to discover new restaurants in new cities. Although he has never attended culinary school, Mueller enjoys cooking elaborate meals in his small kitchen at home, preparing dishes made with ingredients grown from his home garden.
Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Mueller has a technical background in math & science. Compounded by his love of wine, he naturally found a position as a member of the Wine Archivist team for Delectable.com before relocating to the Napa Valley to join the service team at The French Laundry in 2014. By 2016, he was recognized as the ‘Sommelier of the Month’ by Food & Beverage magazine. He joined Robert Parker Wine Advocate in 2018, where he reviewed the wines of Washington State and South Africa for more than half a decade before leaving in 2024 and launching his own brand, AnthonyMueller.com, in 2025.
He is excited to share his passion for wines and present them to a wide array of consumers while promoting diversity and inclusion, without snobbery or elitism. When not drinking Sherry, Mueller enjoys riding his motorcycle and exploring the beauty of Napa Valley. Like Anthony Bourdain, Mueller is an avid traveler who has no trouble making new friends in new places and loves to follow his nose to discover new restaurants in new cities. Although he has never attended culinary school, Mueller enjoys cooking elaborate meals in his small kitchen at home, preparing dishes made with ingredients grown from his home garden.