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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.

2004 Bond Magnum 4 Pack

4-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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   

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   

2011 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  91   
RP  90   

2012 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WS  94   

2013 Bond Matriarch

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  95   
WS  93   
VN  93   

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   

2015 Colgin Cariad

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

JS  99   
WA  98+    
VN  98+    
JD  98   
WS  92   

2015 Colgin Cariad

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  99   
WA  98+    
VN  98+    
JD  98   
WS  92   

2017 Colgin Cariad

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  98   
JD  97   
WA  96+    
VN  95   
WS  94   

2015 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  100   
VN  97   
JS  97   
WS  94   

2015 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  100   
VN  97   
JS  97   
WS  94   

2016 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JS  100   
JD  100   
WS  97   
VN  97+    

2018 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
WS  99   
JS  98   
JR  18+    
2 available
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2017 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
JS  98   
JD  98   
VN  96+    
WS  94   

2019 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JS  98   
JD  98   
VN  97   

2020 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
JD  96+    
WS  92   
JR  17   

2018 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Etched bottle

WA  99   
JS  99   
WS  97