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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.

1998 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
WS  92   
ST  92   

1998 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  90   

1998 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  90   

1999 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Base neck fill

WS  95   
ST  95+    
RP  92   
JR  18   

2000 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  98   
WS  94   
ST  93-96   
RP  91   

2000 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2002 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

WS  96   
RP  94   
WE  94   
ST  93   

2003 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  96   
RP  93   
ST  90+    

2003 Sine Qua Non Boots, Pasties, Scanty Panties & A Ten Gallon Hat

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 375ml

ST  98   
RP  96   

2003 Bond Matriarch

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   

2003 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  94   

2004 Bond Magnum 4 Pack

4-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2004 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  93   
ST  92   
WS  91   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

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 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   

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2009 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   
WA  91   
ST  91   

2009 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  93   
WA  91   
ST  91   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2011 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn No. 5

4-bottle Mixed Lot, Wood Case, Multiple Sizes

WA  97   
VN  95   

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case