Category Archives: Wine – Vino – Vinho

Club del Vino Historic document of 2003

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Club del Vino Historic document of 2003   Our friend and long time member of the Club del Vino  Pedro Turina sent us an interesting document of the Club del Vino. Pedro’s message: Gracias por los recuerdos del pasado, te … Continue reading →

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Tasting No. 280 Aromas in White Wines – August 26, 2025

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 280 – August 26, 2025 Aromas in White Wines               Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview The objective of this blind tasting was to explore and discuss the characteristics of key aromas in white wines, without any … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 279 – July 29, 2025 The best Merlot regions

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 279 – July 29, 2025 The best Merlot regions from around the world            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Tasting Overview The objective of this tasting is to explore wines from the best Merlot regions of the Old World … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 278 – June 24, 2025 – Highlights from Central Europe: wines from Austria and Hungary

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 278 – June 24, 2025 Highlights from Central Europe: wines from Austria and Hungary   Capri Ristorante, McLean VA     Tasting Overview The objective of this tasting is to explore some notable wines produced in two countries … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 277 – May 27, 2025 Pinot Noir from around the world

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 277 – May 27, 2025 Pinot Noir from around the world            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Tasting Overview The objective of this tasting is to explore Pinot Noir wines from different regions of the world.  We will … Continue reading →

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Best Wines of the Club del Vino Tasting Program of 2024

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Best Wines of the Club del Vino Tasting Program of 2024  Wines from Italy   In 2024, Club del Vino hosted 12 tastings, featuring a total of 48 Italian different wines, including whites, reds, and sparkling varieties. Participants rated each … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 275 – March 25, 2025 – Wines from South Africa

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 275 – March 25, 2025 – Wines from South Africa            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA     Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore the wines from South Africa’s Coastal Region in the Western … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 273 – January 28, 2025 – Wine from the Kakheti Region of Georgia  

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 273 – January 28, 2025 – Wine from the Kakheti Region  of Georgia             Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Presenters: Patricia Meduña and Laura Bocalandro Participantes: S. Ardila; M. Averbug; L. Bocalandro J. Brakarz; R. Connolly; C. Estrada; J. … Continue reading →

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Tasting No. 272 – December 17, 2024 Wines from Calabria

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 272 – December 17, 2024 Wines from Calabria            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA        1.Tasting Overview  The main objective of this tasting is to explore some of the wines that we believe are distinctive and represent … Continue reading →

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A Few Pictures of the October Degustation of the Club

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

A Few Pictures of the October 2024 Degustation of the Club.   On October 29, 2024 the Club tasting was of wines that come from Chiavennasca: Il Nebbiolo delle Alpi. The wines and the region were presented by Ricardo Santiago. … Continue reading →

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