Author Archives: Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

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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.

Madeira: One robust tipple – The wine that defies time

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Madeira: One robust tipple The Founding Founders lifted a glass of Madeira to toast the Declaration of Independence. “Madeira played an important part” in early U.S. history, said Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post. Named for a Portuguese archipelago, this sweet fortified … Continue reading →

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California’s Albariño

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

California’s Albariño The white wine grape has become a “recent darling” of California’s Central Coast. The Week  August 1, 2012. p. 27 Albariño is best known as a Spanish wine, “but there’s a less-known spate of bottles with American provenance,” … Continue reading →

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Watch out Virginia: Maryland wines are coming!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Maryland vineyards are up to the competition By Dave McIntyre,        Published: July 30, 2012    from the Washington Post Fred Wilson knew he had some winners even before the fruit from the 2010 harvest reached the winery at Elk Run … Continue reading →

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Emilio Bernal Labrada has a new book: Geting Away with Murder in US Public Life

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Emilio Bernal Labrada has a new book: Geting Away with Murder in US Public Life This gripping page-turner covers a series of murders and felonies in high places, committed by and against powerful politicians and public figures of all stripes … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting # 135 – July 26, 2012 – Da Domenico

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Wine Tasting   # 135       July 26, 2012 – Da Domenico Ristorante Italiano  12:00 noon This post contents: 1. Participants 2. Menu and Wines to be tasted 3. Information on the wines of the tasting 4. Club … Continue reading →

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California – Tasting # 134 June 28, 2012 – Da Domenico Ristorante Italiano 12:00 noon

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

California – Central Coast   Tasting # 134   June 28, 2012  Da Domenico Ristorante Italiano  12:00 noon This post contents: 1. Participants 2. Menu and Wines to be tasted 3. Information on the wines of the tasting 4. Evaluación … Continue reading →

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Brief Selection of Red Virginian Wines

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Brief Selection of Red Virginian Wines This post has digested information on the wines: White Hall Petit Verdot, Chrysalis Norton,  Breaux Merlot, New Kent Meritage, North Gate Meritage, Jefferson Meritage, Glen Manor Meritage, Barboursville ‘Octagon’ Cab Sauvignon, Charthan ‘Church Creek’ … Continue reading →

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El Scotch e tu edad (puede ser vino también, no hay restricciones, pero no funciona con agua)

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

El Scotch e tu edad (puede ser vino también, no hay restricciones, pero no funciona con agua) Nuestro buen amigo Ricardo Zavaleta envió para publicacion en el blog este interesante execicio para calcular tu edad. Esto es mucho  importante después de muchas copas cuando te  olvidas de … Continue reading →

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Grapes Varietals – a pictorial parade

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Grapes Varietals – a pictorial parade Presentación de 26 cepas vinícolas en la estancia El Cuadro, Casablanca, Chile. La estancia también posee un museo del vino, gran salón para cata, parque, comedores y otras instalaciones y programas para atender a visitantes. … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of Grapes by Timothy Egan, New York Times April 21, 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

The Wrath of Grapes     by Timothy Egan, New York Times   April 21, 2012 Tradução em Português por Terezinha Martinho, O Estado de São Paulo, Quarta-Feira 25 de abril de 2012 logo após texto em Inglês. We know … Continue reading →

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