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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.

2016 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
JD  96   
WS  95   
WA  94+    
VN  94   

2010 Bond Vecina

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
WA  96-98   
WS  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   

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2019 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  94   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2016 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
JS  99   
VN  98   
WS  96   

2016 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
JS  99   
VN  98   
WS  96   

2017 Kinsman Eades Anjea Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot

VN  94   

2018 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  95   
VN  94   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2010 Futo

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97+    
ST  94+    
WS  93   

2018 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98   
JS  98   
WS  97   
JR  16+    

2019 Harlan Estate

WA  100   
WS  96   

2011 Bond Quella

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  96   
RP  93   
VN  93   

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
WA  92   
JD  92   

2016 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  99   
JS  99   
WS  94   

2011 Bond Melbury

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

VN  94   
JS  93   
RP  92   

2020 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
JD  96+    
WS  92   
JR  17   

2018 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97-100   

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2019 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98   
JS  98   
JR  16+    

2005 Sine Qua Non 17th Nail in my Cranium Syrah

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  98   
VN  97