"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.

"In this bustling, dynamic and ever-changing wine market, our company mission has been to stay ahead of the curve and to keep our customers' palates interested, intrigued and even challenged. In each case, we look for wines in all price points that are not only of exceptional quality and value, but hopefully will also open the mind and palate to a new tasting experience. To achieve this objective, we are constantly turning over stones, and scouring the wine world for its beautiful gems, from the established to the undiscovered."

Polaner Selections

Duero: From Ribera to Toro via Rueda (And a Few Other Detours) (Jun 2025)

Ribera del Duero: A Shifting Frontier for Spanish Wine (Nov 2023)

Focus on Spain (Sep 2014)

'2012':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Releases from Spain, Part 2 (Nov 2010)

'2008':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain, Part 2 (Sep 2009)

'2007':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines From Spain (Sep 2005)

'2003':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines From Spain (Sep 2004)

'2002':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Vast Bounty of Central Spain (Feb 2021)

Central Spain: Tempranillo and Beyond (Dec 2015)

New Releases from Spain (Sep 2013)

'2011':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain, Part 2 (Sep 2008)

'2006':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain, Part Two (Nov 2011)

'2009':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain (Nov 2001)

'1999':13 'de':2,8 'del':5,11,16 'dominio':7 'duero':6,12,17 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,10,15 'spain':14

New Releases from Spain (Sep 2012)

'2010':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain, Part 2 (Sep 2007)

'2005':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines from Spain (Sep 2006)

'2004':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

The Best New Wines From Spain (Jul 2003)

'2001':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

Best New Releases from Spain (Sep 2000)

'1999':11 'de':2 'del':5,9,14 'duero':6,10,15 'flor':1 'pingus':3,7 'ribera':4,8,13 'spain':12

'2000':10 'de':2,8 'del':5,13 'dominio':7 'duero':6,14 'flor':1 'pingus':3,9 'ribera':4,12 'spain':11

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