MacArthur Beverages

  Addy Bassin’s MacArthur Beverages, founded in 1957, is Washington DC's leading retailer and importer of fine wines and spirits.  

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This just in!!

Blanton's The Original Single Barrel

Very few stores in the USA get the privilege of receiving a barrel of Blanton’s sought-after Bourbon, MacArthur Beverage is honored to be one of them.

In the winter of 1881, Albert Bacon Blanton was born into one of the first families of bourbon history. At the age of sixteen, he started work in the Distillery as an office boy and fast became a leading pioneer in the development of bourbon. From the time he was made company president in 1921 until his retirement in 1952, his Distillery expanded from 44 to 144 buildings to become the largest Distillery of its day. During that period Colonel Blanton created his very special and limited supply of bourbon - his private reserve - handpicked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Although Colonel Blanton died in the spring of 1959, his legacy lives. Introduced in 1984, Blanton’s namesake bourbon was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially. The Single Barrel Bourbon is the first of its kind.

With that being said, hurry in to get yourself a bottle or two – we don’t expect it to last long!

Bottled just for “Addy Bassin’s” MacArthur Beverages

Sku: 47155 Sale $69.99

Shop online: https://bassins.com/wine_detail.php?id=47155

We deliver in Washington, DC.

Local deliveries are subject to a one hundred dollars minimum purchase and a ten dollars delivery fee.

orders, and requests. [email protected]

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Please join us for an ​Italian wine tasting with Rocky Deterts Jr from Le Storie Imports this Saturday, June 30th 1:00pm to 4:00pm. He will be pouring the following wines: 2016 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradionale Montenidoli 2017 Capolino Perlingieri - Sannio Rosato DOC Vignarosa 2016 Groppello Le Sincette Garda Classico DOC 2014 Sangiovese Maremma Quercolina Lorenzo Sassetti 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Pardisone 2011 Bramatere DOC Le Pianelle Complete details: https://goo.gl/Lqcyf6 We deliver in Washington, DC and shipp throughout the U.S. to those states that allow. Local deliveries are subject to a one hundred dollars minimum purchase and a ten dollars delivery fee.

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Free in-store tasting: wines from around the world with William Holby

Please join us this Saturday afternoon for our weekly in-store wine tasting. This weekend we are featuring a selection of staff favorites from around the world. The ever charming William Holby will be here to pour the wines listed below.

Saturday, April 14th 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Sku: 62681   |   $11.99 2013 Pinot Bianco Nals Margried Lots of lemon and lime character with hints of minerals and lemongrass. Medium body, bright acidity and a crisp finish. 90 Pts JS

Sku: 72316   |   $30.99 2016 Friuli Ronco dei Cime Venica "A fabulous, smoky sauvignon that shows plenty of flint, jasmine, blossom, grapefruit, pomelo and grass. Very dense but uplifted palate that culminates in a structured finish. Drink now." -James Laube,  James Suckling - 92 pts

Sku: 75069   |   $21.99 2014 Stellanbosch Syrah Stark Conde Jonkershoek “The 2014 Stellenbosch Syrah includes 7% of Petit Syrah. It has a powerful nose of black cherries, boysenberry jam and blueberry scents that are well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannin, layers of black cherry and raspberry coulis, white pepper and red peppercorns enlivening the finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a strong follow-up to the superb 2014.”  91Pts WA, 92 Pts MW Tim Atkin, 91 Pts WS

Sku: 74483   |   $18.99 2016 Quinta De La Rosa Douro La Rosa The La Rosa style is to make well defined wines with harmony and equilibrium not  too extracted, tannic or over oaked.  Rich and full bodied whilst being fresh and lively full of energy with good acidity and minerality. On the nose, very elegant with all the elements present in a subtle way – floral undertones, soft red fruit , spice notes and purity and complexity coming from the quality maturation of the grapes. 93 Pts WE, 90 Pts Wine & Spirits

Sku: 74167   |   $33.99 2013 Barolo Albe Vajra "Vajra's 2013 Barolo Albe is beautifully perfumed, sensual and expressive in this vintage, with a bit less overt fruit and more aromatic/structural intensity than is often the case. The style of the Albe has always favored a more succulent expression of Nebbiolo that is quite different from the single-vineyard wines, but the 2013 suggests Vajra may be moving the Albe closer in line stylistically to their other Barolos, which I think is a positive. In any event, there is an element of restraint in the 2013 that is hugely appealing. The Albe is a blend of fruit from Fossati, Coste di Vergne and La Volta aged in 75 hectoliter casks. The Albe may be the single best value in Barolo today. As for the 2013, don't miss it!" ANTONIO GALLONI; VINOUS 92 POINTS

Sku: 73618   |   $32.99 2013 Robert Sinskey Napa Red Blend POV Merlot,Cabernet Franc,and Cabernet Sauvignon The 2013 POV is a wine worthy of decanting and best enjoyed over a long meal to allow it to reveal its subtle nuances. The aromas and flavors, when initially poured, are of red berry, chocolate-mocha, bramble and spice with just a hint of earthy minerals hiding in the background. The wine opens up to reveal a semi-round, mid-palate texture with a hint of tannin and a lingering finish of macerated berries that remain on the palate long after the wine is tasted.

Order online https://goo.gl/vPqYZX

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Today’s wine on sale!

2015 Domaine Francoise Mayard Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Alex "A 95 point Chateauneuf, at the lowest price in the USA!

Please act fast! We only have 19 cases of this beauty. This is drinking really well right now and will continue to get better. A nice example of just how good the 2015 harvest was in the Southern Rhone. Order NOW! This won't last long... "…a custom cuvée for American importer Bobby Kacher. It's 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault, and comes across as slightly more firmly structured than the Domaine du Père Pape. Cherries and stone fruits extend through the creamy mid-palate and onto the long, tannic finish.." Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate, 95 Points WA

Sale $39.99   |   SKU 73826

https://goo.gl/hHJBbm #lowestprice #Lowestpriceinthecountry #sale

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Doctor Wine will visit MacArthur Beverages

We are excited to host Daniele Cernilli aka “Doctor Wine” along with seven highly regarded Italian producers. This is great opportunity to meet Daniele, learn about his publications, and also taste wines from a select group of top wine producers wellrecognized Internationaly in wine circles.

Saturday, February 24th; 1:00pm to 4:00pm

More information on our website

https://goo.gl/sqP6Zm

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Free in-store tasting:  The wines of Eric Kent with Jack Halsey

Please join us Saturday, February 17th 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Jack Halsey from Roanoke Valley Wine Company will be here to showcase the wines From Eric Kent.

Sku: 74268    SALE PRICE $32.99 2015 1 Km West Chardonnay From the get-go, the serious deep green/gold color in the glass indicates that it's not messing around. Loads of citrus oil, citrus peel and baked quince on the nose fold directly into the same impressions on the lemon curd-saturated palate. Just on the fuller side of medium bodied, mouthwatering acidity leaves the wine to finish with a satisfying tensile snap. Rich-yet-crisp, yin/yang nature to remind us of some old word favorites. While sure to be delicious not long after release, we suggest you also try to sock some away for future enjoyment as we predict a long and lovely life ahead for this beautiful Chardonnay.

Sku: 74450    SALE PRICE $33.99 2014 Sascha Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Sascha’s bursts with black fruits, black cherry, framboise and dark plums. All backed up by brooding earth and mineral notes made complete with 60% new French oak. Balance is always the name of the game, but you can be sure this Pinot has a full personality and veritably gushes with flavor. 94 pts.  PinotFile

Sku: 74449    SALE PRICE $45.99 2012 Las Madras Vineyard Syrah Carneros Even in warmer years, the cooler-climate personality of the Las Madres Vineyard shines through. Redolent of Mediterranean herbs, smoked meat, pepper and black olive, the 2012 showcases the best of old world aromatics and new world muscle. While it may be our largest scale Las Madres to date, it remains our most savory Syrah. Very little new oak was employed and we upped the whole cluster fermentation to 75% to accentuate the distinctive black olive tapenade character we love so much. 92 Pts Wine Enthusiast

Order online: https://goo.gl/dA2FLZ

Eric Kent's website https://www.erickentwines.com

Eric Kent's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erickentwines

Eric Kent's Twitter https://twitter.com/EricKentWines

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Wine on Spotlight: 2015 Mas Olivier - Faugeres Expression

Our featured wine this week is the 2015 Mas Olivier - Faugeres Expression on sale for $19.99 a bottle.

Offering loads of blackberry, crushed flowers, spice and hints of white pepper, the recently bottled 2015 Faugères Mas Olivier Expression (70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre) is medium to full-bodied, balanced and layered, with solid purity and a clean, classic style on the palate. It should drink well for 7-8 years. Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate

This wine will pair well with hearty beef dishes, cassoulet and just about anything else!

Order online https://www.bassins.com/wine_detail.php?id=74020

Watch the video on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/X-v_V1nYZzg

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Join us this Saturday, January 20th 1-4pm. Our domestic wine buyer Andy Creemer will be doing a surprise wine tasting; also these wines will have a special price during this event only. Come in to find out!

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We have always been big supporters of Clos du Mont Olivet and of course we were happy to see their Cotes du Rhone featured in the Washington Post​ printed food column today (https://goo.gl/3F8pNL). We also have a good supply of the highly rated 2015 Chateauneufs from Mt. Olivet

Sku: 73579  |  $15.99 2015 Clos Du Mont Olivet​ - Cotes du Rhone V.V. Lowest price in the city; get yours today!

"This sports a solid core of warmed plum and blackberry fruit, melding into singed alder, smoldering tobacco and dried lavender notes through the finish. Has grip and length" James Molesworth - Wine Spectator 90

Order online: https://goo.gl/vC4tXL

Also available are the:

Sku: 73580  |  $31.99 2015 Clos du Mont Olivet - Chateauneuf du Pape

Sku: 73581  |  $59.99 2015 Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape Papet

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Please join us on Sunday, January 14th at 6pm for a Sicilia Wine Dinner at Al Dente Ristorante; Hosted by Maurizio Farro president of Cantiniere Imports & Distributing, Inc.

The price for the Dinner is $65.00 plus tax and gratuity; for reservations please call Al Dente at 202-244-258.

Take a look at the place, the people, and the food. https://www.aldentedc.com/about

Al Dente Ristorante 202-244-2223 | [email protected] 3201 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Free parking (with validation) after 5pm weeknights, all day Saturday and Sunday, 50% off weekdays before 5pm.

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Our Holiday hours for the remaining part of 2017 are as follow: Christmas Eve CLOSED, Christmas Day CLOSED, New Year’s Eve CLOSED, New Year’s Day CLOSED.

Thank you for your support through the years, we appreciate your business. Happy Holidays!

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Please join us this Saturday, December 23, 2017 1:00pm to 3:00pm; we will have Tess Ankeny Moët Hennessy Portfolio Specialist at Strategic Group here at the store to show some true “blue chip” Champagnes.

Sku: 17082 | $45.99 Veuve Clicquot Brut

Sku: 46476 | $64.99 Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs

Sku: 50325 | $79.99 Ruinart Brut Rose

Sku: 73757 | $139.00 2009 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon

Order online: https://goo.gl/mn2iwL

Veuve Clicquot Ruinart, Moët & Chandon

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Watch the video on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/EpH_a364LB4

The 2015 Silice Vitcultores Mencia Ribera Sacra is available to purchase in-store and online on our website https://www.bassins.com/wine_detail.php?id=73578

Silice Viticultores http://www.siliceviticultores.com

Imported by Lawrence Boone Selections https://booneselections.com/about

Video by www.plei.cat

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Free Event: Double header in-store wine tasting.

Join us this Saturday, November 18th 1-4pm for a double header free in-store wine tasting!

Our great friend Fabrizio is here to pour some outstanding Champagne and Sparkling wine as well as a couple of nice wines from the Macon and Toscana. The always entertaining (and Bassin’s alum!) Robert Perti of Touton Selections will be here to pour wines that would go great with your Thanksgiving Dinner!

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Fine Champagne and more with Fabrizio Moriconi of RNDC

Sku: 26383 Roederer Estate -  Mendocino  Brut Anderson Valley $19.99

Sku: 32231 Taittinger - Brut La Francaise $39.99

Sku: 73103 2015 Domaine Ferret - Pouilly Fuisse $34.99

Sku: 73445 2011 Fonterutoli - Siepi Super Tuscan $44.99 **lowest price in the USA!** Brimming with gorgeous intensity and richness, the 2011 Siepi is a hugely hedonistic and fruit-forward expression. The blend is Sangiovese and Merlot, and although you can taste some of the overt ripeness and power of the French grape, the Sangiovese side kicks in with pretty freshness and elegance. Dark cherry, tobacco and chocolate are delivered in thick waves over the palate. This Siepi is ready to drink now, or you can cellar it. 94 pts. Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

Order online from this list https://goo.gl/qrnC32

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Thanksgiving wine picks with Robert Perti

Sku: 70631 2015 Guigal - Cotes du Rhone Blanc $12.99 Another terrific white is the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Blanc, a cuvée that continues to over-deliver in just about every vintage. Tasting like a top-flight Condrieu with its tangerine, honey and floral aromas and flavors, it’s pure, elegant and impeccably balanced on the palate. 91 pts. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Sku: 72606 2015 Baumard – Savennieres $21.99 Alluring, with quince, creamed pear, verbena and green almond flavors allied to a creamy texture, all offset beautifully through the finish by light quinine and mineral hint 94 pts. James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Sku: 72603 2014 Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa $45.99 The 2014 Chardonnay is bright, focused and finely-cut. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper give the 2014 much of its lifted, mid-weight personality. As always, the Montelena Chardonnay is done in a brisk, dry style, with blocked malolactic fermentation. 91 pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media www.vinousmedia.com

Sku: 72888 2014 Accornero - Barbera del Monferrato Giulin $16.99 The 2014 Barbera del Monferrato Giulin offers lovely depth and succulence Antonio Galloni

Sku: 72384 2014 Dog Point - Pinot Noir Marlborough $33.99 Elegant, plush, plump plum and black cherry flavors are accented by black tea, spice and licorice notes. Gains momentum on the finish, where shadings of cedar and date bread add another level of richness. 93 pts. Wine Spectator

Sku: 67618 2013 Lavau  Gigondas $19.99 Bright and racy in feel, with high-pitched red currant, cherry and raspberry coulis notes, laced with violet, white pepper and chalk details. The long, youthfully taut finish should settle in with mid-term cellaring 91 pts. James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Order online from this list https://goo.gl/qmE4N3

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Today Wednesday, Nov. 8th 5-7pm we have a great chance to sample Barolo wine from the village of Monforte.

Stop by to meet Giorgio Conterno of Paolo Conterno winery and to sample the following wines:

2015 Barbera d'Alba DOC La'Ginestra 2013 Barolo Riva del Bric 2010 Barolo Ginestra 2013 Barolo Ginestra 2009 Barolo Riserva Ginestra

Comple details & to order online https://goo.gl/RiJe2h

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We cannot contain our excitement this week to tell you the lineup of in-store wine tastings we have for you!

This Thursday’s evening, we have two in-store tastings: Milica Smoljanic of Vino Budimir will pour wines from Serbia, and Franceen Kahng of Vias importers will be here to pour a selection of Italian wines. On Friday Marianne Castaldo of Vinkara will pour Turkish wines. Saturday will be interesting because we rarely taste Sake and for the first time ever at MacArthur Beverages Sommelier Chris Johnson will be here to pour a great selection of Sake. To finish the week with a bang we will have two wine producers from Piedmont Italy pouring a selection of their wines. Enzo Brezza of Azienda Agricola Brezza, and Sergio Germano of Ettore Germano winery. We hope you can make it!

Italian selection with Franceen Kahng Thursday, November 2, 4:30-7:00pm https://goo.gl/DLM4pL

Wines of Serbia with Milica Smoljanic Thursday, November 2, 5:00-7:30pm https://goo.gl/21Gqmi

Wines of Turkey with Marianne Castaldo Friday, November 3rd 5:00-8:00pm https://goo.gl/ZT9wUo

World Sake Imports with Sake Sommelier Chris Johnson Saturday, November 4th 1:00-4:00pm https://goo.gl/46S3GW

Spotlight on Piedmont Winemaker Enzo Brezza Saturday November 4th 4:00-6:30 pm https://goo.gl/Z1RneA

Spotlight on Piedmont: Owner/Winemaker Sergio Germano Saturday, November 4th, 4:00-6:30pm https://goo.gl/8KkBtx

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Free event: Super Saturday Wine Tasting!

This Saturday, October 28th will be a Super Saturday(Sabado Gigante) here at MacArthur Beverages! We have for you all the way from Pendes Ramon Canals third generation of an illustrious family in Penedes dedicated to producing the region’s best Cava. Howard Friedman will be pouring the great Bierzo wines of Casar de Burbia. And Matteo Sardagna will pour world class Barolo wines; the wines of Podere Luigi Einaudi. All happening 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

::::::Saturday Tasting Station One::::::

A Spanish “doble encabezado”

Sku: 72658    |    $14.99 2016 Casar de Burbia Godello

Sku: 69051    |    $29.99 2014 Casar de Burbia Godello  Fermentado en Barrica

Sku: 72656    |    $14.99 2014 Casar de Burbia  Mencia

Sku: 72657    |    $19.99 2013 Casar de Burbia - Mencia  Hombros

We have a very special guest as well. The ever charming, world traveler Ramon Canals is back in town to show some artisan Cavas from his Family’s Estate.

CANALS CANALS Ramon Canals is the third generation of an illustrious family in Penedes dedicated to producing the region’s best Cava. He will show the wines below.

Sku: 70453    |    $14.99 2013 Canals Canals Cava Brut Reserva Especial

Sku: 70454    |    $14.99 2013 Canals Canals  Rosat Reserva Brut Nature

Sku: 73394    |    $29.99 2011 Cava Duran -  Cava Brut Rose Gran Reserva

Complete details & to order online from this list https://goo.gl/Ywrd8T

::::::Saturday Tasting Station Two::::::

Podere Luigi Einaudi wines with Matteo Sardagna Saturday, October 28th, 1-4pm

At this station you will taste world class Barolo wines!

Great Grandson of Founder Luigi Einaudi, Matteo now sits at the helm of Podere Luigi Einaudi and is commited to enhance the legacy of the estate. Beginning with walks as a child through the vineyards with his grandfather Roberto, a love of the land was instilled in him "until it became an obsession, a deeply-rooted feeling". Matteo absorbed the family's values, passions and traditions embracing the challenges of globalisation and transforming the Poderi Luigi Einaudi into a brand known throughout the world.

2015 Dogliani DOCG Einaudi Sale $16.99   |   SKU 73088

2010 Barolo Terlo DOCG Einaudi Sale $61.99   |   SKU 63458

2011 Barolo Costa Grimaldi Sale $69.99   |   SKU 69590

2010 Barolo Costa Grimaldi DOCG Einaudi Sale $89.99   |   SKU 63457

2013 Barolo Nei Cannubi DOCG Einaudi Sale $76.99   |   SKU 73424

Complete details & to order online from this list https://goo.gl/StKKNe