From Screaming Eagle to Sine Qua Non, The History of Cult Wines in the U.S.
"... Waitlists are the norm for cult wines.
But what is a “cult wine,” exactly?
While some winemakers dislike the term, it has come to encapsulate three main things: scarcity, high prices and quality. Many consider Napa Valley the birthplace of the cult wine phenomenon, and so its most famous grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, comprises many of the world’s most sought-after cult wines. However, there are cult wines made from other grapes and in other regions around the world..."
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