Tag Archives: 2022

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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Brazil’s winemakers aiming to toast more global sales

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Brazil’s winemakers aiming to toast more global sales Published in October 2022 at BBC NEWS https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63240259 Article recommended by John Redwood Share IMAGE SOURCE,GIORGIA MEZACASA Giorgia Mezacasa says Brazil’s winemakers just need overseas drinkers to try their wines By Luana … Continue reading →

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Tasting #245 September 27, 2022 Ribera del Duero, Spain

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #245 September 27, 2022 Ribera del Duero, Spain Capri Ristorante, McLean, VA Tasting Overview The purpose of this tasting is to explore the wines from the Ribera del Duero Region in Spain. This is one of the best wine … 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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