An Inside Look at Our Artisans and Vines Team!

An Inside Look at Our Artisans and Vines Team!

Marcus Hibbeln – Logistics & Delivery

Marcus Hibbeln is Artisans and Vines’ newest logistics guy. He follows Eric and Jordan’s instructions (mostly) to distribute A&V’s wonderful wines to warehouses, stores, and restaurants. He loves driving the Vinovan (aka Derek Truckee) and listening to jazz music. When he’s not running red lights and lifting boxes, Marcus is studying for his Master’s in Middle Eastern Languages and Civilizations.

Kate Maescher – Social Media Coordinator

Kate Maescher is a current junior at the University of Maryland studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management. She began working at Artisans and Vines last year as an intern and has joined our team as our social media coordinator, running the marketing and newsletter distribution. She enjoys traveling and making art in her free time and her hometown is near Boston, Massachusetts.

Featured Wines


EQUOIA PINOT NOIR
Silky and balanced, Ẽquoia Pinot Noir opens with aromas of Black cherry and plum that lead into notes of Bing cherry and raspberry. On the palate, bright red fruit notes are under pinned by earthy forest floor, followed by hints of vanilla and toasty oak spice for a long smooth finish.

EQUOIA CHARDONNAY
Vibrant and graceful, Ẽquoia Chardonnay opens with tropical and citrus aromas, followed by an elegant palate layered with balanced flavors of pear, stone fruit, apple and subtle hints of toasty oak.

EQUOIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rich and bold, Ẽquoia Cabernet Sauvignon is a fruit-driven wine that boasts with notes of ripe plum, blueberry, cassis and dark chocolate. Soft and well integrated tannins give this Cabernet a plush and round mouth feel that leads into a silky, satisfying finish

LUSTIG ZWEIGELT ROSE
An appetizing touch of red currant and cranberry plays on the nose of this vividly colored rosé. The palate is fruit-forward with subtle shades of berry and citrus. The finish is refreshing and berry-laden.

LUSTIG GRÜNER VELTLINER
Bright and light in color, intensive aromas of apple and pear, softer acidity, round and well balanced at the finish combined with the typical peppery notes of the Grüner Veltliner.

As Featured in The Washington Post


ESTANCIA DEL SILENCIO BY PACHECO –  MONASTRELL ” ORGANIC”
The Washington Post review will be out tomorrow on the Pacheco Silencio, stay tuned!

Creamy Salmon Fettuccini and Spring Vegetables 

Try out this amazing recipe from Southern Living and pair it with the Lustig Gruener Vetliner or Lustig Rose.