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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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Amazing Azelia Barolo tasting at @macarthurbeverages. Mostly the classic but fresh 2015 vintage, but also included a stunning 2006 Margheria library release. —- #winetasting #barolo #italianwine #piedmont #wine #dcwine #instawine #winewithfamily #winewithfriends #winelover #winestagram #winegeek (at MacArthur Beverages) https://www.instagram.com/p/B84a6FVhJgM/?igshid=1mx2ofuemo0bz

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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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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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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 | info@aldentedc.com 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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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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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.

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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

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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

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Today Tuesday, October 17th we will be sampling the wines of Ciacci Piccolomini d' Aragona stop by between 4:00pm and 7:30pm for a taste!

Details and to order online https://goo.gl/jF3qAp

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Happy Labor Day Everyone! We are open today 11am to 7pm. Call us at 202-338-1433 or email wine@bassins.com for questions, orders, and special requests.

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We present to you our latest Six Bottle 2010 Bordeaux Sampler! Two bottles each from three of our favorite 'cru bourgeois' $124 if bought individually at our normal sale price now for a limited time only on Sale at $99 for the six pack. SKU 64586 | Sale $99.00 Ch Ducluzeau - Listrac 2010 Owned and made by the same team at Ch Ducru Beaucaillou, this small 25 acre property is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet.  The vines are old, with an average age of close to 50 years. A delicious wine for drinking now thru 2025.

Ch Larose Trintaudon - Medoc 2010 This ancient estate, dating to 1719, is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Aromas of blueberries and raspberries with minerals follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a chocolate, vanilla aftertaste. 90points - James Suckling

Ch Gigault 'Viva' - Cote de Blaye 2010

An impressively opulent wine for its price point...complex, deep, flashy and silky wine. 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 90 points - Wine Spectator 

Order online https://goo.gl/cQb67J 

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Free in-store tasting

Come join Andy Creemer this Saturday afternoon 1-4pm. He will be pouring great American wines for this summer weather.

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Refreshing Rosés For The Dog Days Of Summer!

This is our 3rd bag from our very well received collection of 2016 rosés. With temperatures soaring nothing quite hits the spot like a well chilled rosé. Days are getting shorter and our supply of rosé is dwindling so enjoy both while you can.

Sku: 72365 List: $110.00 Sale: $80.00

This deal includes two each of the wines below for $80.00 That's over 25% discount! 2016 Domaine Saint Andrieu Cotes Provence Rose 2016 Chateau de Saint Martin Cotes Provence Rose Grande Reserve 2016 Chateau Vignelaure Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose La Source

Order online: https://goo.gl/t2Yg8d

Browse our full line up of rose wines on our website: https://goo.gl/8g8NpA

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Free In-Store Wine Tasting

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Our friend Robert Kennedy owner of RWK Imports (http://www.rwkimports.com) will be here to pour a selection of wines from his portfolio. This Saturday, July 15th - 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Sku: 70118    $25.99 2014 Vini Franchetti Passobianco Tere Siciliane IGT

Sku: 65137    $25.99 2013 Kuen Hof Sylvaner Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Vinous 92 pts

Sku: 72473    $15.99 2016 Paltrinieri Leclisse Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC Vinous 91 pts

Sku: 70034    $16.99 2015 Ettore Germano Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Sku: 72462    $21.99 2015 Ettore Germano Langhe DOC Nebbiolo

Sku: 71632    $35.99 2010 Pietraventosa Riserva Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC Riserva Wine Advocate 90 pts

Order from this selection at https://goo.gl/nEM6uH

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Wines from France and South America with Ronnie Miller of Domaine Select

Our longtime friend, Ronnie Miller will be pouring some excellent selections.  Many of you know Ronnie as he’s been Bobby Kacher’s “right hand man” here in DC for many years.  The Kacher portfolio is now represented by Domaine Select (http://domaineselect.com/import-portfolio)  so that now allows Ronnie to also mix in a few superb wines from South America that we are sure you’ll find impressive

Ronnie will pour the following:

Sku: 72196    $6.99 2016 Domaine de Pouy Cotes de Gascogne

Sku: 71527    $9.99 Petite Cassagne Rose Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media 88

Sku: 71910    $12.99 2014 Manos Negras Carmenere

Sku: 71911    $17.99 2014 Manos Negras Malbec  Stone Soil

Sku: 69413    $15.99 2014 Ogier Cotes du Rhone Plan de Dieu Le Temps Est Venu Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate 90

Order from this selection at https://goo.gl/9LWS3g