About Us
Our Team
VANESSA MOORE
PROPRIETOR
I’m an accidental entrepreneur. As much as I appreciate Champagne, craft beer, and stinky cheese, over the years I’ve gained more from you—my colleagues, clients, family, and friends than the business of wine could ever teach. Each day brings a greater appreciation for the products we sell and I’m forever grateful for the opportunity and support our community provides. I hope you’ll take a minute to get to know our team. They are an amazing bunch—intelligent, passionate, and hard-working; they make “clocking in” a true pleasure.Belle View Crew
JESSICA OUTER
VISION & MARKETING DIRECTOR, WINE BUYER
After 20+ years in corporate marketing, business strategy, sales, and employee engagement for Fortune 500 companies in the D.C. area, I decided to take a leap of faith and follow my one true love—wine! After having a blast and working part-time for over a year at the UnWined King St. location, I am thrilled to join the UnWined family full-time as the Vision & Marketing Director.
I am also the proprietor of Uncork’d Events where I specialize in unique wine experiences in-person and virtually. I pride myself on helping people create their own personal wine journeys and pushing them to get outside of their wine comfort zone. My loves – champagne, syrah, cab franc, and my two kitties – Pinot & Delice.
CHRISTOPHER SPARLIN WITT
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS UNWINED/REVEL, SENIOR CHEESEMONGER
A native of Alexandria, I practically grew up in museums and early on developed a love of art and culture. I was introduced to the world of fine wine as an event photographer over ten years ago, when I was given the opportunity to participate in one of some tasting events. I was hooked!
I’ve always had an appreciation for gastronomy, not just as food and drink but as a way to learn about other cultures as well. I eagerly took on a part-time position with UnWined in 2018 as a way to continue my education. In my now full-time role, I enjoy exploring and sharing my experiences with our customers.
GARY PEMBERTON
BEER BUYER
I’ve worked in the beverage industry for almost 20 years now. In addition to buying and selling beer and wine for established restaurants and retail shops, I’ve set up new retail beverage programs in both D.C. and Alexandria, and worked for a wholesaler.
But beer is not just my career, it’s my hobby. I’ve traveled the U.S. and the world, exploring beer in places from Bruges to Mallorca. (Yep, they have their own breweries.) I enjoy sharing my love of beer with customers and helping them learn through their own research, which is not unpleasant.
DAVID BAUSERMAN
ASSOCIATE BEER BUYER
I began my career as a mechanical engineer where my favorite part of the job was that the office was less than a mile from a brewery. Over the years I honed my passion for beer by being a frequent guest of UnWined exploring all that beer world had to offer. One day I walked over to the other side of the bar and they haven’t kicked me out yet. Now I enjoy helping curate our beer selection and leading people to the brew for them. When not at UnWined, I can be found spending time with my dog, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or at the record store.
BRIAN ACTON
WINE EDUCATOR, BUYER
I’m a cautionary tale of an accountant with a passion for food, wine, and travel who happened to have the right bottle of wine at the right time. It sucked me in; couldn’t be helped really. Though I’m a wine geek by disposition, I’m equally happy helping you find that rare bottle you didn’t know you were looking for, or just picking out something tasty to go with dinner tonight.
When I am not trying to figure out exactly how much Pigato or Pinello is too much for our market, you can find me at home playing with my daughter, cooking dinner, and hanging with my wife. We are probably drinking Champagne, Riesling, Nebbiolo, or Syrah.
PETER FANONE
WINE ASSOCIATE & EDUCATOR
At Unwined, I get to do something I love — talk about wine, share great bottles, and help people find the perfect pour for any occasion.
Born and raised in the Mount Vernon area, I grew up coming to Unwined with my parents, long before I knew I’d one day be on the other side of the counter. Now, as a WSET Level 2 Certified Sommelier, I bring expertise to the table, but more than that, I bring a passion for storytelling.
Most days I’m a professional actor, and to me, wine is just another form of storytelling. Every bottle is a time capsule—a snapshot of a place, a culture, and the people who brought it to life. Whether it’s an old-world classic or a funky natural wine pushing boundaries, each sip has something to say. My job? To help you find the stories you’ll love to drink. Whether you’re looking for a casual weeknight sipper or curating a lineup for a private event, I’m here to make the experience fun, engaging, and, most importantly, delicious