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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 The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  90   

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+    

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2015 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

JS  96   
WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  92   

2015 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  96   
WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  92   

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   

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

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   

2012 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  98   
VN  96   
ST  93-96   

2017 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
VN  97   
JD  97+    
WS  93   

2017 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
VN  97   
JD  97+    
WS  93   

2021 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

2016 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  96   

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   

2021 Scarecrow M Etain

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

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

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 375ml

ST  98   
RP  96   

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

2019 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Grenache and Syrah

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2016 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Subir Syrah and Pajarito del Amor Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

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