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Bucket List Wines

California "cult" wine gained popularity in the 1990s when riper fruit made for bigger bolder wines. The wines are usually limited production, highly rated, good investments and include many Cabernet Sauvignons. Here are ten great producers.

2019 Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc

2018 Harlan Estate

2-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

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

2017 Harlan Estate The Maiden

VN  93   
WA  92   
JD  92   

2014 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  100   
VN  96+    

2018 Scarecrow M Etain

WA  93+    

2019 Boars' View BDR Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue

2018 Boars' View The Coast Pinot Noir

JD  95   

2017 Schrader Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Schrader Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

375ml

WS  #1 of 2022