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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.

1996 Dalla Valle Maya

6.0ltr

Etched bottle

RP  96   
ST  95   
WS  92   

1997 Dalla Valle Maya

6.0ltr

RP  99   
ST  95+    

1999 Dalla Valle Maya

6.0ltr

Etched bottle

RP  97+    
ST  96   
WS  95   

2003 Grace Family Blank Cabernet Sauvignon

6.0ltr

Etched bottle

2004 Grace Family Blank Cabernet Sauvignon

6.0ltr

Etched bottle

1996 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

3.0ltr

Light writing on label

RP  97   
WS  94   
ST  93   

2018 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Etched bottle

WA  99   
JS  99   
WS  97   

2000 Harlan Estate

1.5ltr

WE  98   
WS  94   
ST  93-96   
RP  91   

2006 Harlan Estate

1.5ltr

ST  97   
RP  96   
WS  94   
WE  94   

1998 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
WS  92   
ST  92   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2016 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98+    

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  100   
WS  99   
VN  98+    
WA  97-100   
JD  97-99   
JR  18   

2019 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
WS  96   

2017 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Etched bottle

WA  97   
VN  97   
JD  97+    
WS  93   

2018 Scarecrow M Etain

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  93+    

2019 Scarecrow M Etain

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  95   

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2019 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Syrah

1.5ltr

WA  98+    
VN  98   
JD  98+    

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

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 Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2008 Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache

1.5ltr

WA  97   
VN  95   
WS  92