Wine Consultants

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Mark Wessels
Mark’s wine interests over the past 20 + years have taken him to various parts of the country before landing in DC. His wine knowledge is astounding and wine lovers across the country seek him out for his advice and insight into past, present and futures vintages. Mark is MacArthur’s manager and over the years his relationships with French wine producers have developed into sincere friendships and MacArthur’s wine clients have only to benefit from his expertise. Although he enjoys wines from around the globe, his wine heart lies in France, particularly Bordeaux.

 

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Joe Kluchinsky
Joe has been with MacArthur’s since 1983 and during those years there is not a wine-producing region on this planet that Joe is not well versed in. His ‘wine heart’, however, lies in Bourgogne and it is there where he searches out the best producers, which is not an easy task. Burgundian growers and producers are notoriously very private and a certain level of trust must be established in order to become a part of their community. Joe is well ensconced in Bourgogne and doors to caves are opened to him up and down the Cote d’Or. Because of Joe’s keen interest, MacArthur’s is able to bring you wines not to be easily found here in the US.


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Andy Creemer
Andy has been with MacArthur’s since 2000 and has an extensive background in hotels and fine dining. Andy now heads up our Australian, Champagne and Domestic wine departments and organizes our annual California Barrel tasting and Wine dinner in March, which he has been involved in since he was at the Watergate hotel in 1998. If you have any questions on wine parings with food, special events or any other questions please contact him by phone or email him at acreemer@bassins.com.


Tim Adams
Tim brings with him 8 years of wine experience and an extensive culinary background including a degree from The Culinary Institute of America. He has held position various positions in New York City and in the Washington metro area on the restaurant side of the wine business, the wholesale and retail side for wine and beers. Tim has a particular interest in Italian wines and has come to MacArthur’s to work with Tom Hanna.

 

 

Mike DrapkinPhil Bernstein
Phil comes to us with a strong retail background.  He is in charge of the buying for Germany, Austria, Spain and South America.  He is also a lover of  the great wines of France and Italy.  Phil is very passionate about customer service and loves to chat about wine.  He also loves to chat about music, having been a professional trumpet player in his pre wine days!

 

 

Mike DrapkinTerrance Mason
Director of Marketing and Special Events


Terrance joined us in September of 2006 and brings with him an impressive background in wine and the performing arts. Entering the wine industry in 2001 after becoming a certified sommelier, Terrance has held positions ranging from consultant/buyer to manager/wholesale representative. His passion for, and travel to, France and Italy provide a personalized approached that we value.  He has also held marketing and promotion positions in the entertainment industry, as well as, appeared on MTV Unplugged as a member of the Grammy Award wining group Arrested Development.  His strong ties to The Washington Performing Arts Society and Young Concert Artists (of Washington DC and New York City) are true reflections of his passion for excellence and service, as well as, Joive de Vivre & La Dolce Vita.  Terrance’s exposure is ideal and caters to our diverse clientele.

You may contact Terrance at: tmason@bassins.com and follow his blog at www.Terroir55.com/blog

John Fitter

After a 17 year career growing grapes and making wine, John moved to the retail side of the business in 2008, managing a pair of wine shops in northern VA. He joined MacArthur in 2010 as the buyer for our Australian/New Zealand, Alsatian and Greek departments, and has a particular affinity for what Hugh Johnson once termed the "oddball backwaters" of the wine world. He can be reached with any requests at jfitter@bassins.com.