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Cult California

It is nearly impossible to know who coined the term “Cult Wine” nor when it was coined. The precise definition of the term has been debated for years. That debate seems to be an established pastime among wine writers, in wine publications, on blogs, at online wine forums, and among enthusiasts. What can be said with assurance is that “Cult Wines” exist, they are among us and they are coveted. We decided it was time to create our own WineBid Cult California category, and we found that Cult Wines all seem to have the following qualitites.

1. Current and past vintages all sell for prices higher than the winery release price
2. They are wines that have regularly received very high ratings and glowing reviews from wine critics
3. The wines are sold almost exclusively from the wineries directly to consumers.
4. There is almost always a waiting list to be able to obtain an allocation of the wine.

Enjoy the following Cult Wines available in this week's auction below.

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  100   
WS  99   
VN  98+    
WA  97-100   
JD  97-99   
JR  18   

2015 Harlan Estate

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  100   
JS  99   
VN  97   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2019 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
WS  96   

2007 Bond

5-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2007 Bond St. Eden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
ST  94+    
WS  93   

2008 Bond

5-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2007 Bond Vecina

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
ST  95   
WS  94   

1999 Dalla Valle Maya

6.0ltr

Etched bottle

RP  97+    
ST  96   
WS  95   

2004 Bond Magnum 4 Pack

4-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2007 Bond Pluribus

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
WS  97   
ST  93+    

2007 Bond St. Eden

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
ST  94+    
WS  93   

2007 Bond Quella

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  97   
WS  96   
ST  93   

2007 Bond Vecina

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
ST  95   
WS  94   

2010 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
VN  97   
ST  97   
WS  93   

2007 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  97   
ST  94+    
WS  92   

2010 Bond Quella

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98   
WS  93   
VN  93   

1996 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3.0ltr

Light writing on label

RP  97   
WS  94   
ST  93   

2003 Bond Pluribus

1.5ltr

RP  98   
ST  93   

2010 Bond Vecina

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
WA  96-98   
WS  93   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2018 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97-100   

2011 Bond Quella

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  96   
RP  93   
VN  93   

2011 Bond Melbury

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

VN  94   
JS  93   
RP  92