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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 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
JS  99   
VN  98   
WS  96   

2017 Kinsman Eades Anjea Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot

VN  94   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2018 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  95   
VN  94   

2018 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  97-100   

2011 Bond Quella

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  96   
RP  93   
VN  93   

2011 Bond Melbury

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

VN  94   
JS  93   
RP  92   

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   

2020 Dalla Valle Maya

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97   
JD  96+    
WS  92   
JR  17   

2015 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JD  100   
VN  97   
JS  97   
WS  94   

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2011 Bond Pluribus

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
JS  95   
VN  94+    
WS  92   

2003 Bond Melbury

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  97   
WE  94   
ST  93   
WS  90   

2003 Bond Melbury

1.5ltr

RP  97   
WE  94   
ST  93   
WS  90   

2020 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98+    

2015 Colgin Cariad

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

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

2020 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo

5-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
VN  97   

2021 Fingers Crossed Syrah & Grenache

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

5 available
Bid *

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

2017 Colgin Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
JS  98   
JD  98   
VN  96+    
WS  94