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 #244 August 2022 Were You There?

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #244 August 2022 Were You There? Check this friendly group out. Were you there in the tasting #244? The evaluation of the wines is at the bottom of this post. It also has been included in the post with … Continue reading →

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Tasting #244 Rioja Wines: Crianza vs. Gran Reserva – August 30, 2022

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #244 Rioja Wines: Crianza vs. Gran Reserva – August 30, 2022 Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Original MS PowerPoint presentation in .pdf format . It may take a few seconds to download   Objective and Tasting Procedures  Compare different reds … Continue reading →

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Tasting #243 July 26 2022 Spanish Mediterranean between Barcelona and Alicante

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #243 July 26 2022, 12:30 pm – Spanish Mediterranean between Barcelona and Alicante Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Please send your reservations to M. Claudia or Clara Estrada Tasting Overview The objective of this tasting is to explore and compare … Continue reading →

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Tasting #242 June 28, 2022 Spanish Tempranillo

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Degustation #242  June 28, 2022, 12:30pm    Spanish Tempranillo Wines Capri Ristorante, McLean VA. Objective: To learn about the Tempranillo grape variety grown in Spain and to taste four (4) Tempranillo wines produced with different maturation methods: Joven, Crianza, Reserva … Continue reading →

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Tasting #241  May 31, 2022, 12:30pm    Priorat and Penedès, Catalonia Wine Region

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #241  May 31, 2022, 12:30pm    Priorat and Penedès, Catalonia Wine Region Capri Ristorante, McLean VA. Presenters: Jorge Requena, Jairo Sanchez y Alberto Gomez Menu 1st. Seafood salad 2nd. Prociutto and Melone 3rd. Three mature cheeses from Spain and … Continue reading →

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Tasting #240 April 26, 2022 Castilla y La Mancha Wines

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #240  April 26, 2022  12:30 pm Castilla y La Mancha Wines Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Presenters: Clara Estrada and Jorge García   Menu: Mussels in white wine sauce Risotto with sausage Gnocchi in tomato sauce Beef tenderloin in brown peppercorn sauce Coffee … Continue reading →

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Tasting #239  March 29, 2022 Wines from  Castilla y Leon – Ribera del Duero vs Toro 

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #239  March 29,  2022 Wines from  Castilla y Leon – Ribera del Duero vs Toro  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Wines presented by Ricardo Santiago Presentation in pdf format with all details or scroll down   Participants present and wines evaluation by Club … Continue reading →

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How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Last?

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Last? Here’s how to know if that opened wine is past its prime. By Tamara Gane, Southern Living             February 16, 2022 Article suggested by Juan L. Colaiacovo A glass … Continue reading →

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Tasting #238 February 22, 2022 Wines from ‘Triángulo del Jerez en Andalucía’

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #238 February 22, 2022, 12:30 PM    Wines from ‘Triángulo del Jerez en Andalucía’ Capri Ristorante, McLean VA             Tasting Overview This tasting aims to explore the sherry wines (Jerez) in its many varieties and styles produced … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 237 – February 1st, 2022 – Wines from Galicia, Spain

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 237 – February 1st, 2022 – Wines from Galicia, Spain                                                    Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview The objective of this … Continue reading →

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