About us
Welcome to the MacArthur Beverages Meetup Group — a gathering place for wine lovers, collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the world of fine wine, beer, and spirits.
For more than 65 years, MacArthur Beverages has been a Washington, DC institution, known for its exceptional selection, deep industry knowledge, and direct relationships with some of the world's most respected wineries and producers. Founded by Addy and Ruth Bassin in 1957, MacArthur has built a reputation as one of America's premier wine merchants by offering outstanding wines, rare finds, and exceptional value.
This group is designed to bring together people who enjoy discovering great bottles, learning about wine regions and producers, attending tastings, meeting fellow enthusiasts, and sharing experiences around wine, beer, spirits, food, and hospitality.
What you can expect:
• In-store and special tasting events
• Educational seminars and guided tastings
• Producer and winemaker visits
• Wine region spotlights and vintage discussions
• Spirits and whiskey tastings
• Food and wine pairing experiences
• Exclusive event announcements and community gatherings
Whether you're building a cellar, exploring new regions, studying wine professionally, or simply looking for your next favorite bottle, you'll find a welcoming community of curious and passionate wine lovers here.
Join us as we explore the world's great wines and spirits, share knowledge, and enjoy the conversations that make wine culture so rewarding.
Cheers,
MacArthur Beverages
Washington, DC
Upcoming events
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Italy After Dark wine tasting
Addy Bassin’s MacArthur Beverages, 4877 MacArthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC, UStickets available on www.bassins.com
Chef Rod and the rest of the MacArthur crew are at it again! We are pleased to present another after hours tasting event- Thursday June 4th at 7:30 PM. This will be a ticketed (paid) event and promises to be quite the evening. Chef Rod has decided to re-invent some Italian culinary classics (perhaps with a Mexican twist?) and Tim has selected an epic lineup of Italian wine to go along with it. Don't miss this!
Along with amazing culinary treats, we will pour the following:
Toscana:
2021 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva
2019 Caparsino Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva
2020 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
2018 Bertinga Rosso Toscano IGTSicilia:
2023 Monteleone Etna Bianco Anthemis
2023 Graci Etna Bianco Muganazzi
2023 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana
2022 Graci Etna Rosso Feudo di MezzoCampania:
2023 Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino 906
2023 Quintodecimo Greco di Tufo Jeaune d'Arles
2019 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici
2016 Guastaferro Taurasi PrimumThe event will take place here at the shop after closing. This is a ticketed event so please reserve your spot ahead of time. We strongly recommend using a ride share service for transportation.
Cost: $85 per personTickets on sale on our website:
https://bassins.com/products/italy-after-dark-after-hours-tasting-06-04-26-7-30-pm1 attendee
