Tag Archives: France

Good Read: K. Lynch “Adventures on the Wine Route”

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Kermit Lynch: Adventures on the Wine Route – A Wine Buyer’s Tour de France, 2019 – The 25th Aniversary Edition Amazon: Kindle $12.99, Paperback $18.46, Hardcover $55.21 This book has been recommended by Juan Colaiacovo, one of the founders and … 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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Tasting No 274 – February 25, 2025 Shiraz/Syrah from Australia and France

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 274 – February 25, 2025  Shiraz/Syrah from Australia and France            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA      Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore Shiraz wines by comparing those from Australia with those produced … Continue reading →

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Tasting No. 216 – December 9, 2109 – Merlot Blends

Posted on November 27, 2019 by alfonsosa3941

  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview   The last CV tasting dedicated to Merlot was in June  of 2017.  Since the famous 2009 movie Sideways in which the lead character, a Pinot Noir fan, adamantly refuses to drink Merlot, this … Continue reading →

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Tasting No. 205 – December 10, 2018 – Sparkling Wines

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alfonsosa3941

  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview   The  main objective of this tasting is to compare sparkling wines from different countries and evaluate their pairing with the menu. Type of Tasting: Open Wines presenters: Ruth Connolly These are the wines: Aragosta … Continue reading →

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Tasting #150 16 December 2013 – Sparkling Wines – Capri Restaurant

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting #150 16 December 2013 – Sparkling Wines –  1PM                      Capri Restaurant Restaurant Contents of this Post 1. Presenters, Participants and Birthdays of December 2. Wines 3. Menu 4. Wines’ … Continue reading →

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Tasting # 138 – October 25, 2012 Da Domenico – Wines from Southern France

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting # 138 – October 25, 2012 – Da Domenico – Wines from Southern France            12:00 noon Contents: I – Participants II -Menu III – Wines IV – The Region: Langedoc-Rousillon V  –  Next Tasting: … Continue reading →

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