Author Archives: Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

About Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Information Technology, Management, Project Management and Public Administration are areas I am familiar with. I am also interested in photography, wine, sailing, politics, economics, and economic development.

Tasting No 253 – May 30, 2023 – Beyond Malbec: other wines with deep-rooted Argentinian identity

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 253 – May 30/2023 – Beyond Malbec: other wines with deep-rooted Argentinian identity            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview In Argentina, while all the usual suspects are well known (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc etc.), … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 252 – April 25, 2023 Aconcagua, Chile

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 252 – April 25, 2023, 12:30 PM Wines from Aconcagua Region, Chile            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA  1. Tasting Overview The wines of the Aconcagua region, Chile, have a long history and tradition of more than 150 years … Continue reading →

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How bold is your favorite red wine?

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

How bold is your favorite red wine? Jose Brakarz sent this chart. Club Members will find this certainly interesting. Dear Members: I found this graph about the scale of red wines and thought about sharing with you. I first sent … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 251 – March 28, 2023 The Diversity of Wine in Chile

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 251 – March 28, 2023, 12:30 pm The Diversity of Wine in Chile  Heritage wines, underrated grapes and iconic wines Capri Ristorante, McLean VA    Tasting Objective and Overview The main objective of this tasting is to taste … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 250 – February 28, 2023 – Wines from Mendoza, Argentina

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 250 – February 28, 2023 – 12:30pm  Wines from Mendoza, Argentina   Capri Ristorante, McLean VA .. Tasting Overview Objective: The main objective of this tasting is to compare three red wines of the same varietal – MALBEC, … Continue reading →

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Pablo Neruda: Ode to Conger Chowder and Ode to Wine

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Pablo Neruda: Ode to Conger Chowder and Ode to Wine   Ode To Conger Chowder  by Pablo Neruda Pome suggested by Ginger Smart special for Club del Vino participants Bellow Oda al Vino in Spanish and English. In the storm-tossed … Continue reading →

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Tasting #249 January 31, 2023 12:30 pm Wines from Southern Chile

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #249 January 31, 2023 12:30 pm Wines from Southern Chile  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Wines 1.    Koupin, Carignan, 2019. Vinos Gustavo Martinez. Valle de Itata  13.5% Alchool 2.    Chardonnay, Sol de Sol. Vina Aquitanie, S.A. Valle de … Continue reading →

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Mario Aguilar is not with us anymore

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Mario Aguilar is not with us anymore Mario Aguilar passed away January 1st. 2023 Mario Aguilar distinguished and appreciated member of the Club del Vino  has left us at the dawn of the new year of 2023. His activity at … Continue reading →

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Tasting #248 December 6, 2022 – 12:30 Wines from the “Camino de Santiago”

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #248          December 6, 2022 – 12:30 Wines from the “Camino de Santiago”  “The Way of Saint James”  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA  Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore some wines of … Continue reading →

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Tasting # 247 – November 15, 2022 – 12:30   The Best Red Wines of 2022:

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting # 247 – November 15, 2022 – 12:30   The Best Red Wines of 2022: Priorat, Ribera Del Duero, Ribera Sacra, Rioja, and Toro  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Power Point presentation version in pdf format by Ricardo Santiago    … Continue reading →

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