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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.

2013 Harlan Estate The Maiden

RP  95   
JS  95   
VN  93   

2013 Harlan Estate The Maiden

RP  95   
JS  95   
VN  93   

2014 Harlan Estate The Maiden

375ml

WA  95   
JD  95   
WS  93   
14 available
Bid *

2015 Harlan Estate The Maiden

375ml

JS  96   
WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  92   
13 available
Bid *

2016 Harlan Estate The Maiden

JS  97   
JD  96   
WS  95   
WA  94+    
VN  94   

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

VN  93   
WA  92   
JD  92   
2 available
Bid *

2019 Harlan Estate The Maiden

WA  94   
4 available
Bid *

2019 Harlan Estate The Maiden

WA  94   

1997 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  94   
ST  92   
WS  90   

1997 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  94   
ST  92   
WS  90   

1998 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  90   

1998 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  90   

2002 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

WS  96   
RP  94   
WE  94   
ST  93   

2003 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  96   
RP  93   
ST  90+    

2007 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  93   
WS  93   
ST  92   

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2009 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  93   
WS  92   
ST  92+    

2015 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

JS  96   
WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  92   

2016 Harlan Estate The Maiden

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
JD  96   
WS  95   
WA  94+    
VN  94   

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
WA  92   
JD  92   

2018 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  95   
VN  94   

2019 Harlan Estate The Maiden

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  94   

2014 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  100   
VN  96+    

2019 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  99   
WS  95   
3 available
Bid

2021 Scarecrow M Etain

2 available
Bid