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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.

1999 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly depressed cork; base neck fill; light label condition issue

RP  97   
WS  97   
ST  93   
JR  17   

1999 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  97   
WS  97   
ST  93   
JR  17   

2006 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5ltr

WA  98   
ST  95   
WS  91   

2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly depressed cork

RP  100   
ST  97+    
WS  96   

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    
2 available
Bid *

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

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+    

2021 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

VN  98-100   
JD  96-98+    

2013 Screaming Eagle Second Flight

Light label condition issue

JS  97   
WA  96+    
JD  96   
VN  95   

2019 Screaming Eagle The Flight

JS  99   
VN  97   
JD  94   

2020 Screaming Eagle The Flight

JS  98   
VN  94   
2 available
Bid *

1997 Harlan Estate

RP  100   
WS  97   
ST  97   
2 available
Bid *

1997 Harlan Estate

Base neck fill or better

RP  100   
WS  97   
ST  97   
2 available
Bid *

1997 Harlan Estate

RP  100   
WS  97   
ST  97   

2000 Harlan Estate

1.5ltr

WE  98   
WS  94   
ST  93-96   
RP  91   

2001 Harlan Estate

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2001 Harlan Estate

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96   

2001 Harlan Estate

1.5ltr

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  96