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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   

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
WA  92   
JD  92   

2018 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  95   
VN  94   

2019 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  94   

2019 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  95   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

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

2018-2019 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2020 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
VN  97   

2008 Bond

5-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2000 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   

2000 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   

2003 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   

2003 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   

2004 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  93   
ST  92   
WS  91   

2006 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   
WS  92   
RP  90-92   
ST  90   

2007 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   
RP  91   
ST  91   

2007 Bond Melbury

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  97   
ST  94+    
WS  92   

2007 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  97   
ST  94+    
WS  92   

2010 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
VN  97   
ST  97   
WS  93   

2011 Bond Melbury

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

VN  94   
JS  93   
RP  92   

2007 Bond Pluribus

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
WS  97   
ST  93+