Cult Wines International

Sell Your Wine

We Buy Fine Wine

Sell Your Wine

Each year, Cult Wines International acquires a select number of collectible wines from private individuals. Separate from our retail inventory, these bottles are acquired for our private collection and tastings. We purchase rare wines from around the world, and we make selling them simple.

Outright Purchase

Competitive offers and prompt payment once terms are agreed.

Consignment Program

Prefer to wait for the right buyer? We can sell your wine on your behalf for a consignment fee.

Effortless Shipping

We provide a prepaid FedEx label; you simply drop off the box.

Before You Submit

We receive a high volume of inquiries. Please review the photo guidelines and criteria below the form. Submissions without photos as shown, or wines that do not meet our criteria, may not receive a response.

Tell Us About Your Wines

We typically reply within 3–5 days. Photos are limited to 4.5 MB each.

 








    Photo Guidelines

    Sample Photos

    The label, fill level and foil capsule must be clearly visible in your photos. For Champagne, please place a light behind the bottle so we can see its color and clarity.

    Typical photos for wine: label, fill level and top of capsule clearly shownTypical Champagne photos with light behind the bottleMultiple bottles may be included in one photo

    Click any image to enlarge.

    What We Look For

    Our Criteria

    We specialize in rare, highly collectible wines in sound condition, and we do not purchase wines in sub-par condition or that show signs of being undrinkable. All wines must meet the following criteria:

    1. 1

      Value

      We purchase only rare and collectible wines. With few exceptions, each bottle must have a retail value of at least $200. Because the cost of shipping makes less expensive wines impractical to acquire, we are unable to make offers on them.

    2. 2

      Fill Level

      Bordeaux-style bottles must be filled to the top shoulder or higher. For Burgundy, Rhône and Champagne bottles, the fill level must be no more than 3 cm (about 1 inch) below the bottom of the foil capsule. See the guide below; click it to enlarge.

      Ullage and fill level guide for Bordeaux and Burgundy bottles
    3. 3

      Labels

      The main label and vintage must be clear and legible.

    4. 4

      Corks

      Corks must be securely seated, not visibly shrunken, bulging from the capsule or falling into the bottle.

    5. 5

      No Leakage

      Bottles must not be leaking or show evidence of past leakage.

    6. 6

      Capsules

      The foil capsule must be original and intact, without severe corrosion or any evidence of tampering.

    7. 7

      Red Wines

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

    8. 8

      Champagne, Sauternes & White Wines

      These must be free of floating sediment. Champagne must also show a bright, vibrant color; bottles that have darkened slightly from natural UV exposure may be considered, though their value will be affected.

      Champagne color comparison: bright and yellow versus cloudy and brownish

    How It Works

    The Selling Process

    1

    Submit

    Complete the form above with your contact details, the wines you wish to sell and photos.

    2

    Review & Estimate

    We carefully review your wines and provide an accurate estimate based on producer, vintage and condition, typically within 3–5 days. Consignment can be offered as well.

    3

    Agree

    Once you accept our estimate, we email a prepaid FedEx shipping label and agree on a payment method.

    4

    Ship

    Pack the wines, attach our label and drop the box at any FedEx location. It is truly that simple.

    For clients in Florida, or for large and valuable collections elsewhere, we may arrange to purchase your wine in person.

    Wines We Seek

    Producers of Particular Interest

    We are principally interested in rare, collectible and investment-grade wines, including fine French wines, Napa and Sonoma, bold Italian reds, rare German Riesling, high-end Spanish wines including Priorat, Port and premium Australian Syrah. Producers we are always pleased to consider include:

    Bordeaux

    Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Pétrus, Le Pin, Château Lafleur, Château Ausone, Château Angélus, Château Palmer, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Cheval Blanc, Cos d’Estournel, Château Latour à Pomerol, Château L’Évangile, Lafleur-Pétrus

    Burgundy

    Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), Henri Jayer, Domaine Leroy, Armand Rousseau, and the great vineyards from any producer, such as La Tâche, Chambertin, Richebourg, Échézeaux, Montrachet, Vosne-Romanée, Clos Saint-Jacques and Clos de la Roche

    California

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

    Champagne

    Dom Pérignon, Louis Roederer Cristal, Jacques Selosse, Krug, Salon

    Sauternes

    Château d’Yquem, Château Suduiraut

    Rare Whites

    Kistler, Marcassin, Kongsgaard, Sea Smoke Cellars, Sine Qua Non

    Australia, Spain & Italy

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

    Please Note

    Wines We Do Not Purchase

    Some wines are valued as novelties or memorabilia rather than for the wine itself. For that reason, we do not purchase:

    • Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jeane, or any other “Marilyn” wines
    • Celebrity Cellars wines
    • Première Napa Valley (PNV) wines