We are committed to growing, producing and selling the finest quality wines of the
highest value to our customers.Bronco’s diverse family of
brands are sold in over 65 countries worldwide in addition to being distributed
throughout the United States.Bronco Wine Company has
become a major varietal wine source to the California wine
industry and is currently recognized as the fourth largest winery in the
United States. Our quest for quality begins with
vineyard development and continues to grow into areas such as premium bulk wine
contracts, research and development, brand development, marketing and
distribution.Bronco is also a
major custom bottler for several national wineries.
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TOP 100 WINES OF 2011 Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2011 93 POINTS | Patianna Organic 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK & RODEO International Wine Competition 2012 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL | RESERVE CLASS CHAMPION Oak Vineyards 2009 White Zinfandel GOLD MEDAL | RESERVE CLASS CHAMPION Oak Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay
WINE CONNECTION REVIEWS Winter 2011 92 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Robert Hall 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Allure NV Pink Moscato 89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Carmenet Reserve 2009 Chardonnay
89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Carmenet Reserve 2009 Zinfandel
WINE ENTHUSIAST RATINGS Buying Guide, December 2011 90 POINTS | Montresor Capitel della Crosara 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 90 POINTS | Montresor Riserva del Fondatore 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella 88 POINTS | BEST BUY | Masked Rider 2009 Pinot Noir 87 POINTS | Masked Rider 2007 Petite Sirah 87 POINTS | Montresor Capitel della Crosara 2009 Valpolicella Ripasso 87 POINTS | Montresor Primo Castelliere della Guaite 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
90 POINTS The Tasting Panel, November 2011 Contemassi Chianti Classico Riserva 2007
WINE OF THE WEEK Press Democrat, September 21, 2011 Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2009 Pinot Noir Read WOW ArticlePairing w/Recipe
WINE CONNECTION REVIEWS Late Summer 2011
TOP 10 LATE SUMMER SIPPERS:
89 POINTS | FEATURED WINE Weekly Wine Steals | Allure NV California Pink Moscato 88 POINTS | Forest Glen 2009 California White Merlot 87 POINTS | White Truck 2010 California Moscato
TOP 7 RED WINES:
92 POINTS | Robert Hall Paso Robles 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 89 POINTS | Carmenet Reserve California 2009 Chardonnay
87 POINTS
Masseria del Fauno Annata, Italy 2010 Primitivo Wine Enthusiast, June 2011 Shelf TalkerDisplay Card
87 POINTS
Masseria del Fauno Annata, Italy 2010 Sangiovese Wine Enthusiast, June 2011 Shelf TalkerDisplay Card
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * * * *
Patianna Mendocino 2009 Sauvignon Blanc The Press Democrat, June 2011
98 POINTS | DOUBLE GOLD
Doña Sol California 2009 Chardonnay California State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | GOLD MEDAL BEST OF CLASS (tie) BEST OF REGION WHITE California State Appellations
Fat Cat California 2009 Pinot Grigio California State Fair Wine Competition 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD MEDAL
BEST OF CLASS (tie)
BEST OF REGION WHITE
Napa Appellations
Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2008 Sauvignon Blanc California State Fair Wine Competition 2011
5 BEST OF CLASS | GOLD MEDAL WINNERS! Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits 2011 Competition Go to Awards
CALIFORNIA'S BEST WINES $15 and Under 26 WINNERS! Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011 Go to AwardsDownload Article
89 POINTS SANTA CAROLINA RESERVA de FAMILIA Valle del Maipo, Chile 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator, June 2011 Sell Sheet
Clos de Nouys 2009 Vouvray Sec 90 Points "…a dry version with driven green apple, fig and green almond notes and a long bracing finish." Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
Clos de Nouys 2009 Vouvray Demi Sec TOP VALUES of the Loire Valley "Plum and off-dry, with up-front quince, green melon and fig notes." Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
Roc de Châteauvieux 2008 Vouvray TOP VALUES of the Loire Valley "Quite open, offering a core of green almond and apple character." Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
"A tasty sauvignon blanc with some unique flavors. Notes of peach, nectarine, herbs and spice. Creamy texture. Nice acid. Good lift. A surprisingly good value." The Press Democrat, April 6, 2011 Read "ForestVille another good deal from Franzia" Article
87 POINTS ROC DE CHÂTEAUVIEUX 2009 Malbec "Quite forward, with lots of grapey, plummy fruit laced with spice and savory herb notes. The tangy, lively finish has a streak of iron."
Wine Spectator, April 30, 2011
* * * * * LES HOSPICES 2010 SANCERRE "Fresh,
young and typical Sancerre with notes of gooseberries, black currant
leaves and a hint of citrus in the aromas. Slim and acidic with green
notes in the taste as well, good length and crisp light citrusy finish." Vinforum.no, March 8, 2011
89 POINTS CLOS DE NOUYS 2009 Vouvray Demi Sec Wine Spectator, May 2011
88 POINTS ROC DE CHÂTEAUVIEUX
Loire Valley 2008 Vouvray Wine Spectator, February 2011
"We drove to Domaine Chainier just outside Amboise. Pierre Chainier and his son Philippe had set up a tasting for us in their Château de la Roche. In the dining room we tasted a series of Domaine Chainier's well priced wines." Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy A Wine Lover's Diary, part 329 February 7, 2011
THE CHRONICLE RECOMMENDS California Cabernet $20 and under ESTRELLA
California Proprietor's Reserve 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon San Francisco Chronicle, March 13, 2011
94 POINTS | OUTSTANDING "Best priced Pinot Noir in California." PICKET FENCE
Russian River Valley 2009 Pinot Noir Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011 Shelf TalkerDisplay
94 POINTS | OUTSTANDING "Underpriced for the value it offers." PICKET FENCE
Russian River Valley 2009 Chardonnay
Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011 Shelf TalkerDisplay
94 POINTS | OUTSTANDING "Best Spanish wine buy in the market today." EVOHÉ
Bajo Aragon 2009 Garnacha
Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011 Shelf TalkerDisplay
89 POINTS 9 California Values HARASZTHY Sonoma County 2008 Zinfandel
"Zesty
and full of bright smoky cherry aromas and lively raspberry, cracked
pepper and toasty dill flavors that race toward appealingly rustic but
ripe tannins." Wine Spectator, February 7, 2011
88 POINTS FILUS
Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008 Malbec Reserve
"Oaky
up front, with more than a dash of mocha, caramel and sweet berry fruit
aromas. The palate is zesty and honest, with juicy, bright black cherry
and berry flavors. Finishes toasty and perky, with one last shot of
firm acidity to keep it running long and late." Wine Enthusiast, March 2011
90 POINTS | BEST VALUE
FILUS
Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008 Malbec Reserve
"Color purple/black; expressive nose of exotic spices, incense, and black fruits; easygoing and forward." Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate
GROWTH BRANDS 2011 RISING STARS DOWN UNDER CELLARS and COASTAL VINES CELLARS ESTABLISHED BRANDS SALMON CREEK and CRANE LAKE Beverage Dynamics/Cheers 2011
IMPACT HOT BRAND AWARD WINNERS
Douglass Hill and Coastal Vines
M. Shanken Communications Impact and Market Watch, 2011
BEST OF CLASS MOTOS LIBERTY
California
2009 Pinot Grigio San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2011 Display CardShelf Talker
