MacArthur Beverage
Beverage ManufacturingDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
MacArthur Beverages is a Washington, DC-based retailer and importer of wines and spirits. It sources wines directly from Europe and resells them to private clients across the United States and internationally. The operation is supported by a Federal Import Permit that allows direct importation without intermediaries. The business was founded in 1957 by Addy and Ruth Bassin and has been located at its current Washington, DC address since 1962; ownership is held by Ruth Bassin and her two daughters. The company is described as family-owned, with a focus on direct import capabilities. In 1985, it became the first and only store to offer California Wine Futures.