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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.

2012 Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Elysian Cabernet Sauvignon

3.0ltr

RP  99   
JD  99   
WS  92-94   

2013 Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Elysian Cabernet Sauvignon

3.0ltr

RP  100   
JD  100   
JS  94   

1999 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WS  95   
ST  95+    
RP  92   
JR  18   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2002 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

RP  100   
WS  99   
WE  99   
ST  97   
JR  19   

2015 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Etched bottle

WA  99   
JD  98   
WS  96   

2016 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Etched bottle

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98   
WS  94   

2007 Bond Pluribus

1.5ltr

RP  98+    
WS  97   
ST  93+    

2016 Hundred Acre Wraith Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Light case condition issue

WA  100   
JD  100   
CT  98.1   

2011 Sine Qua Non Dark Blossom

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta II

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2015 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions M Syrah and E Grenache Magnum Case

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2015 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions M Syrah and E Grenache Magnum Case

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2013 Sine Qua Non Jusqu'à l'os Grenache

1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  98   
VN  96+    

2002 Sine Qua Non Just For The Love Of It Syrah

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  100   
ST  94+    

2015 Sine Qua Non Le Chemin Vers L'Heresie Grenache and Trouver L'Arene Syrah Magnum Case

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2013 Sine Qua Non Le Coeur Gagne

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2013 Sine Qua Non Le Supplément Syrah

1.5ltr

WA  100   

2014 Sine Qua Non Piranha & Shakti

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2012 Sine Qua Non Rattrapante Grenache & Touché Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2000 Sine Qua Non The Boot

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

ST  92   

2012 Realm Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

1.5ltr

RP  100   
VN  95   
WS  93   

2012 Realm Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

1.5ltr

Lightly elevated cork

RP  100   
VN  95   
WS  93   

2014 Realm Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

1.5ltr

Light signs of past seepage

RP  99   
JS  98   

2014 Realm Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

1.5ltr

RP  99   
JS  98