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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Tom Hanna
Tom is without a doubt one of a hand full of leaders in Italian wines in the United States today. He has been immersed in Italy for over 25 years and there are few quality producers he hasn’t heard of or know. His Italian wine devotees’ come from all over the world and he is just as passionate about Italian wines today as he was 20 years ago. Even though he knows most Italian wines, Italy is so vast and wines are constantly changing today he keeps his watchful eye on the Italian wine scene. His acute tasting ability and keen sense for quality has only benefited MacArthur’s giving us one of the most extensive Italian wine selections in the United States.

Steve Cornwell

Steve Cornwell
Steve has been with MacArthur’s for 8 years and has brought with him a wealth of knowledge and a passion for wines from the Rhone. He is so well versed in smaller properties as well as the heavy hitters in the Loire and Rhone Valley, Alsace and Bourgogne that when asked for a recommendation, he’ll give you 20! He is enthusiastic about wines from around the world and loves introducing clients to wines that he personally selects for MacArthur’s. Steve is very customer service oriented and has developed a very loyal following.


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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 is the latest addition to our wine staff.  He comes to us with a strong retail background.  Phil 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!