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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.

2020 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
VN  97   

2018-2019 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2016 Tesseron Estate Pym Rae

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  98   
WA  97   

2017 Tesseron Estate Pym Rae

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
JS  97   
JD  96   

2018 Tesseron Estate Pym Rae

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  99   
WA  98+    
JS  97   
JR  16.5   

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2019 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2019 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2016 Screaming Eagle The Flight

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  99   
VN  98   
WA  97+    
JD  96   

2020 Screaming Eagle The Flight

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  98   
VN  94   
2 available
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2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2019 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  95   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2012 Promontory Red

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  97   
WS  93   

2012 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  97   
WS  93   

2013 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
WS  93