"Cult wines are the pigeon-blood ruby of the wine world. They are engorged in a sort of mystery and delight that can only be satiated by tasting them. Of course, actually getting to taste a cult wine presents a bit of a quandary because the supply is so low that even some deep-pocketed buyers go destitute. This, in turn, skyrockets the price which increases the wine’s fame and then the price goes up more… you get the idea.
The interesting thing about cult wines is that a lot of times there are delicious alternatives next door (sometimes quite literally). Since so much of a great wine is made in the vineyard, similar vineyards in the same region can produce equally outstanding wines in the hands of a good winemaker. So, in a way, cult wines are useful to present a benchmark to a region’s potential quality. Keep this in mind when searching for great new wines.
Let’s explore just 7 well-known cult wines and understand what they are, where they come from, and why they have cult status. Just so you know, there are hundreds more to discover, some of which are still waiting to be found!....."
http://winefolly.com/update/what-exactly...ult-wines/
The interesting thing about cult wines is that a lot of times there are delicious alternatives next door (sometimes quite literally). Since so much of a great wine is made in the vineyard, similar vineyards in the same region can produce equally outstanding wines in the hands of a good winemaker. So, in a way, cult wines are useful to present a benchmark to a region’s potential quality. Keep this in mind when searching for great new wines.
Let’s explore just 7 well-known cult wines and understand what they are, where they come from, and why they have cult status. Just so you know, there are hundreds more to discover, some of which are still waiting to be found!....."
http://winefolly.com/update/what-exactly...ult-wines/