Cult Wines International

Sell Your Wine

Cult Wines International buys a variety of collectible wines from private individuals each year.

Separate from our inventory, we are always looking to expand our own personal wine collection. We buy rare wines from all over the world. We make it easy to turn your wines into cash. We offer immediate payment and the highest prices for your wines. Selling your wines is a hassle free and simple process.

We also offer a Wine Consignment Program, where we sell wine on your behalf for a consignment fee.

Just fill out this contact form and we’ll be in touch within a few days:

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the economy, we are experiencing a higher than normal volume of emails. Please review the sample photos, criteria & selling process below the contact form. IF YOU DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS AS INDICATED BELOW, OR YOUR WINE DOES NOT MEET OUR CRITERIA, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM US.






    Please note: Photo size is limited to 4.5 MB each

    SAMPLE PHOTOS:

     

    Label, fill level & foil capsule must be clearly observable in photos. For Champagne, please provide light behind the bottle so we can see color & clarity.

    CRITERIA:

     

    We do not buy wines in sub-par condition or wines which show indications that they are un-drinkable. We also only specialize in rare or highly collectible/sought after wines. Therefore all wines must meet the following criteria:

    1. Wines must have a fill level at top shoulder or higher for Bordeaux style bottles. For Burgundy/Rhone/Champagne bottles, fill level must be no greater than 3 cm (1 inch) below the bottom of the foil capsule. To understand fill levels and what they mean, please review this photo below. Clicking on the image will enlarge it.

    2. Main labels & vintage date must be clear and legible.

    3. Corks must be securely seated, not visibly shrunken, nor bulging out of the capsule, or falling down into the bottle

    4. Bottles must not be leaking or indicate evidence of past leakage.

    5. Foil capsule must be original and intact. Without severe corrosion, or any evidence of tampering.

    6. Red wines must retain their color and must be clean and clear of all floating sediment when allowed to rest.

    7. There are some exceptions, but typically the wines we buy must have a retail value of at least $200.00.

    8. Champagne, Sauternes and white wines must be free of floating sediment. Champagne must also have a bright and vibrant color. Champagnes which have slightly darkened due to natural UV exposure may be considered, but their values will be affected. You can review this photo for understanding:

     

    SELLING PROCESS:


    1. Just above you will find a form you can fill out with your contact information as well as a list of the wines you wish to sell & photos.

    2. From the moment we receive your inquiry, we will carefully review your wines and give you an accurate estimate of what we can pay you for your wines taking all things into consideration (Producer, vintage year & condition). We will typically reply within 3-5 days of receiving your email. If you are interested in a consignment plan, we can offer that as well.

    3. Once you have received, reviewed, and accepted our estimate; we will email you a pre-paid FedEx shipping label and agree to a payment method.

    4. You pack the wines, tape our label onto the box and drop them off at a local FedEx drop off location. 

    It is truly that simple.

    If you live in the state of Florida or even if you live out of state and have a large or valuable wine collection to sell, we may arrange to buy your wine outright in person.

    EXAMPLES:

     

    As mentioned above, we are mainly interested in rare, collectible & investment grade wines. 

    Typically, the types of wines we purchase are: all French wines, all wine from Napa & Sonoma, bold Italian reds, rare German Riesling, high-end Spanish wines including those from Priorat, Port and high-end Australian Syrah.

    Here is a list of producers we are always interested in purchasing:

    Bordeaux:

    Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Latour, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Petrus, Chateau Le Pin, Chateau Lafleur, Chateau Ausone, Chateau Angelus, Chateau Palmer, Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Chateau Cheval Blanc, Cos d’Estournel, Chateau Latour a Pomerol, Chateau L’Evangile, Lafleur Petrus

    Burgundy:

    Domaine de la Romanee Conti (DRC), La Tache, Henri Jayer, Domaine Leroy, Armand Rousseau, (Any of the major vineyards by any producer. Examples: Chambertain, Richebourg, Echezeaux, Montrachet, Vosnee Romanee, Clos St. Jacques, Clos de la Roche & such)

    California Wines:

    Screaming Eagle Cabernet, Sine Qua Non, Harlan Estate, Schrader Cellars, Scarecrow, Dana Estates, Lokoya, Abreu, Dalla Valle, Colgin Cellars, Sloan, Peter Michael Winery, Opus One, Silver Oak, Bond Estates, Mondavi Reserve, Shafer Hillside Select, Saxum

    Champagne:

    Dom Perignon, Roederer Cristal, Selosse, Krug, Salon

    Sauternes:

    Chateau d’Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut

    Rare Whites:

    Kistler, Marcassin, Kongsgaard, Sea Smoke Cellars, SQN

    Australian Syrah, Spanish Wines & Italian Reds:

    Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Torbreck, Masseto, Quintarelli, Sassicaia, Tignanello, Gianfranco Soldera, Pingus

    4. Some wines have value based on intrinsic collectible value rather than the wine inside the bottle.

    That being said, here are a list of brands WE DO NOT BUY:

    – Marilyn Merlots, Norma Jeanes, or any of the other “Marilyn” wines

    – Celebrity Cellars Wines

    – Any Premiere Napa Valley (PNV) wines