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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 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

1998 Harlan Estate

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
WS  92   
ST  92   

1999 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Base neck fill

WS  95   
ST  95+    
RP  92   
JR  18   

2000 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WE  98   
WS  94   
ST  93-96   
RP  91   

2001 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2002 Harlan Estate

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

RP  100   
WS  99   
WE  99   
ST  97   
JR  19   

2005 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  97   
ST  95-98   
WS  94   

2011 Harlan Estate

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
VN  94   
ST  94+    
RP  93   
WS  93   

2016 Harlan Estate

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98+    

2017 Harlan Estate

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  97+    
JS  97   
JD  97   
VN  96+    

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

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   

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