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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 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Etched bottle

WA  99   
JS  99   
WS  97   

1998 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
WS  92   
ST  92   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2016 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98+    

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

2019 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
WS  96   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta II

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta II

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2015 Sine Qua Non Le Chemin Vers L'Heresie Grenache and Trouver L'Arene Syrah Magnum Case

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

2004 Bond Magnum 4 Pack

4-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2007 Bond St. Eden

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
ST  94+    
WS  93   

2007 Bond Vecina

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
ST  95   
WS  94   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2012 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  97   
WS  93   
2 available
Bid *

2013 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  99   
WS  93   
2 available
Bid *

2015 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

JS  99   
WA  98   
JD  98   
VN  97+    
JR  18   

2016 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  99   
JS  98-99   
JR  18.5   

2018 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97-100   

2017 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

2019 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr