Paul Pillot

Enjoying fine and rare wine is one of life’s greatest pleasures. As global demand for fine and rare wine grows and prices increase, so does the necessity of having a trusted source.

Founded in 1980 in San Francisco, Fine Wines International (FWI) ensures that our clients receive only the best fine and rare wine with known provenance.

We are a second generation, family owned and operated wine merchant with over 35 years of experience in sourcing, cellaring and shipping wines from the best vineyards in France, Italy and California. We have wines for special occasions, for gifts, for long-term aging, and for tonight’s table.

Rare wines are a constantly depleting resource, making reacquisition increasingly difficult. We enjoy the challenge, and our wines have impeccable provenance. Using our long-standing relationships in the international wine community, we work directly with producers or their agents both in Europe and in the United States. We purchase the wine whenever possible in original wood cases (OWC) and then inspect and verify every bottle, offering only those that meet our rigid criteria.

Our customers are fine wine lovers in California, and across the United States. We are also working with a growing selection of fine dining restaurants.