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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.

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2020 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
VN  97   

2017 Colgin Cariad

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  98   
JD  97   
WA  96+    
VN  95   
WS  94   

2017 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
JS  98   
JD  98   
VN  96+    
WS  94   

2010 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
VN  97   
ST  97   
WS  93   

2007 Bond Pluribus

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
WS  97   
ST  93+    

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2016 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  98   
WA  96+    
VN  95   

2016 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  98   
WA  96+    
VN  95   

2010 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

WA  98   
WS  94   
ST  94+    

2012 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  98   
VN  96   
ST  93-96   

2012 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  98   
VN  96   
ST  93-96   

2000 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  98   
WS  94   
ST  93-96   
RP  91   

2010 Bond Quella

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98   
WS  93   
VN  93   

2019 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue

WA  97-99   

2018 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97-100   

2016 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97+    

2015 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta II

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2017 Harlan Estate

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97+    
JS  97   
JD  97   
VN  96+    

2017 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97+    
JS  97   
JD  97   
VN  96+    

2014-2015 The Third Twin Graciano

4-bottle Vertical, Wood Case

2017 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
VN  97   
JD  97+    
WS  93