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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 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Syrah

WA  95-97   
VN  95-97   
2 available
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2021 Fingers Crossed White & Rosé

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

2021 Fingers Crossed White & Rosé

6-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case

2006 Maybach Materium

1.5ltr

WS  96   
RP  95   
ST  93   

2015 Maybach Materium

375ml

JD  100   
WA  97+    
2 available
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2015 Maybach Materium

JD  100   
WA  97+    
2 available
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2016 Maybach Materium

375ml

WA  99   
JD  99   
3 available
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2016 Maybach Materium

WA  99   
JD  99   
6 available
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2017 Maybach Materium

JD  98   
WA  92-94   
2 available
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2017 Maybach Materium

Lightly elevated cork

JD  98   
WA  92-94   

2018 Maybach Materium

375ml

JD  100   
WA  98+    
2 available
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2018 Maybach Materium

JD  100   
WA  98+    
6 available
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2018 Maybach Materium

JD  100   
WA  98+    

2019 Maybach Materium

Light capsule condition issue

JD  100   
WA  98   
2 available
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2003 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Estate Cuvee

RP  90   

2017 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Estate Cuvee

3 available
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2008 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

375ml

RP  100   
ST  94   
WS  93   
2 available
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2010 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5ltr

ST  97+    
RP  96   
WS  93   
JS  92   

2011 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

ST  96   
RP  90+    

2014 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5ltr

VN  98   
RP  96   

2016 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  97   
ST  97+    
WS  92   
6 available
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2017 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  98+    
VN  95+    
WA  94-97   
5 available
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2017 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  98+    
VN  95+    
WA  94-97   
3 available
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2020 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Rapszodia Rosé

3 available
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2004 Kapcsandy Family Wines State Lane Vineyard Red

1.5ltr

RP  98   
WS  96   
ST  91   
2 available
Bid *