Dancing Bull
Awards & Accolades
Critics love the bold flavors and approachable style of Dancing Bull wines. See why they think it's better with the bull.
Merlot
2007
86 Pts, "…a classic Merlot revealing hints of cocoa and ripe berry fruit…" Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
2006
Award - Gold, 2009 "Tasters Guild San International Wine Competition"
Chardonnay
2009
88 Pts, "The soft, richly fruity Chardonnay offers scents of white peaches and honeyed tropical fruits…" Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
2008
87 Pts-" Consumers' Opinions Uncorked", Winespectator.com, October 15, 2010.
87 Pts, WineSpectator.com, March 22, 2010
2007
Strongly Recommended "Chard charges to the top. Crisp, with flavors of ripe peaches and apricots." Miami Herald, June 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon
2009
87 Pts, "Surprising value…reveals black and red currant notes…spice and wood smoke." Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
Mentioned in a tweet from Robert M. Parker Jr.," another terrific bargain is Dancing Bull's 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-for a whopping $12-how do they do it…?." January 31, 2011.
2006
"…earned the same quality score as the 2005 Silver Oak from Napa, which comes with a $75-plus premium," Houston Chronicle, May 31, 2010.
86 Pts, Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #187, February 2010
Sauvignon Blanc
2009
87 Pts, "…exhibits elegant grassy, melon and grapefruit notes…" Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
Mentioned in a tweet from Robert M. Parker Jr., "Crisp, zesty citrus-a perfect matchup with Chinese cuisine." February 15, 2011.
2008
87 Pts./Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast, April 2010
Award - Gold, Best of Region, Best of Class, San Francisco International Wine Competition 2009
2007
Award - Gold, San Francisco International Wine Competition June 2010
Zinfandel
2008
87 Pts "The 2008 Zinfandel is better than many Zinfandels costing 2-3 times the price" Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
Award - Gold, San Francisco International Wine Competition June 2010
2007
Featured as an 'Everyday Excellence' by best-selling authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding in "Drink This, Not That". "Like a shopping cart collision in the jelly aisle - a berry explosion".
"Barbeque will be a perfect partner for this affordable Zin." Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate #193, February 2011
