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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.

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Grenache/Syrah

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

See item details for bottle notes

2019 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Syrah

1.5ltr

WA  98+    
VN  98   
JD  98+    

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta II

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2011 Sine Qua Non Patine Syrah & Grenache

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2016 Sine Qua Non Rätsel 16 Syrah

1.5ltr

JD  100   
WA  99   
VN  98+    

2008 Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache

1.5ltr

WA  97   
VN  95   
WS  92   

2017 Sine Qua Non The Gorgeous Victim Grenache

1.5ltr

WA  98-100   
JD  97-99   
VN  94-96   

2016 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Etched bottle

WA  100   
JD  100   
VN  98   
WS  94   

2010 Bond Melbury

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
VN  97   
ST  97   
WS  93   

2011 Bond Melbury

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

VN  94   
JS  93   
RP  92   

2011 Bond Pluribus

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  95   
JS  95   
VN  94+    
WS  92   

2010 Bond Quella

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98   
WS  93   
VN  93   

2011 Bond Quella

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JS  96   
RP  93   
VN  93   

2010 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  98+    
ST  96+    
VN  94+    

2015 Promontory Red

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

JS  99   
WA  98   
JD  98   
VN  97+    
JR  18   

2017 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2019 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2019 Sine Qua Non Next Of Kyn

2-bottle Horizontal, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2016 Futo 5500 SLD

1.5ltr

VN  99   
WA  98   
JD  98   

2017 Fairchild George III Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  95   
WA  93   
VN  93   

2016 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  98   
WA  96+    
VN  95   

2017 Fairchild Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

JD  95   
VN  94   
WA  91+