About Us

• Looking for the right wine for the right occasion? Look no further than Markell-Bani Fine Wines, the African American-owned spirit powerhouse born and raised right here in Cincinnati, OH. Fueled by passion and a love for fine wines, founders Greg Markell Lawrence and Sean Bani Yisrael set out to join the ranks of the country’s most influential African-American wine makers. Markell-Bani Fine Wines is a small batch, local wine company that blends the modern with the traditional in each flavorful bottle. Together, Lawrence and Yisrael hand-craft their signature wines with complex profiles, impeccable ingredients, and an easy drinkability. Cincinnati’s dynamic wine duo believes that the enjoyment of fine wine shouldn’t be limited to sommeliers and food writers, but shared freely with family and friends any time the mood is right! After all, nothing encompasses the vibrancy and distinction of the American entrepreneurial spirit more than the desire to grow a community and provide people with something they truly enjoy. When you serve a bottle of Markell-Bani Fine Wines you’re doing more than providing a high quality libation for your guests—you’re making yourself part of the new American wine heritage of cutting-edge urban wine purveyors. With two beautifully affordable blends currently on sale, one sweet red and one sweet white, there’s no reason not to bring a bottle to your next dinner party or event. To find out more about where you can purchase Markell-Bani Fine Wines, either in local liquor stores, restaurants, or wholesale, visit the wine distributor online. You can also call Markell-Bani Fine Wines directly at (513) 403-8104 to get more information about their latest vintages and blend.