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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.

2017 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  95   
VN  94   
WA  91+    

2016 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  98   
WA  96+    
VN  95   

2011 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  94   
2 available
Bid *

2016 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 1 Perrarus Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2016 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97+    

2017 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 2 Perrarus Block Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2017 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 1 Perrarus Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2016 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 2 Perrarus Block 1&2 Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  96+    

2014 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  95   
VN  93   
2 available
Bid *

2017 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  94   
JD  94   
WA  93   

2019 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  95   

2017 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  95   
WA  93   
VN  93   

2015 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
2 available
Bid *

2016 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  96   

2011 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  90   

2016 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  98   
WA  96+    
VN  95   

2018 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
WS  99   
JS  98   
JR  18+    
2 available
Bid

2021 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

2011 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 1 Las Piedras Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

ST  91   

2014 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  97   
VN  95   
2 available
Bid *

2000 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   

2003 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   

2017 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  95   
WA  93   
VN  93   
2 available
Bid *

2017 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  95   
WA  93   
VN  93   

2014 Fairchild Estate Stones No. 1 Las Piedras Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  96   
VN  96