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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.

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

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

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 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

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

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

2014-2015 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2016-2019 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2018-2019 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2018-2019 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2019 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue

WA  97-99   

2020 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
VN  97   

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