"The Rare Wine Co is recognized as one of America’s premier wine merchants, in the dual roles of national importer and retailer. We represent more than thirty iconic producers exclusively for either California or the U.S. We also vigorously champion several dozen others whose wines and philosophy we deeply admire, and support our belief in them with an unparalleled library of wines dating back decades."

The Rare Wine Co.

Banville Wine Merchants is a family-owned National Importer, Wholesaler, and vine grower. As winery owners, our approach to the North American market was formed with a unique perspective; our priority is to build brand equity for our supplier partners. We connect producers and communities that align with our shared values of integrity, authenticity, and the essence of family.

Banville Wine Merchants

Northern Rhône 2023: The Art of Perseverance (Jan 2025)

Northern Rhône: Where Diversity Ignites the Senses (Mar 2024)

Never a Dull Vintage in the Northern Rhône (Dec 2022)

2006 and 2005 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2008)

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1999 and 1998 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2001)

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'16 vs. '15 Northern Rhône: Heads You Win, Tails You Win (Apr 2018)

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1997 and 1996 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 1999)

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A Tasting of the 1991 Northern Rhones (Nov 1998)

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2003 and 2002 Northern Rhone Wines (Jan 2005)

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2005 and 2004 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2007)

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2008 and 2007 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2010)

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'1997':7 'domaine':4 'france':8 'greal':3 'hermitage':1 'le':2 'marc':5 'rhone':9 'sorrel':6

1998 and 1997 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2000)

'1999':7 'domaine':4 'france':8 'greal':3 'hermitage':1 'le':2 'marc':5 'rhone':9 'sorrel':6

2014 and 2013 Northern Rhône: Great Wines If You Can Find Them (Mar 2016)

Northern Rhône: Solid ’14 Reds and Outstanding ’15 Whites (Jul 2017)

2001 and 2000 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2003)

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Power and Energy: The 2018 and 2017 Northern Rhônes (Apr 2020)

Northern Rhône: 2016 and 2017 Reds (Sep 2019)

2007 and 2006 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2009)

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2004 Hermitage Le Gréal

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