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Bearden Music Series, July 9, 2016 – Charlotte, NC. The dance floor at last year’s concert. It was an honor when Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation. Invited the Mint Julep Jazz Band. To be a part of the Bearden Music Series. Again this year, after having a fantastic turnout at last year’s outdoor concert. We’ll be performing a free concert on July 9, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Bearden Park, a lovely outdoor space admidst the tall buildings of uptown Charlotte. On the first band break. Looking f...

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I Heart Balboa – September 3, 2016. Graphics we can only assume were created by the event mastermind, Erica Vess. If you like your Balboa events peppered with cats with laser beam eyes, dinosaurs, world-class instruction, and lots of foodie restaurants, join us for a fun, nerdy weekend of Balboa dancing and instruction at I Heart Balboa. In Richmond, Virginia. The event runs September 2-4, 2016 and the Mint Julep Jazz Band. 109 West 15th St. Time: 8:30 pm to midnight. Photo by Kadie Pangburn. On the firs...

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Nebbiolo: The Great Grape. Published under Herald-Sun Newspaper. October 25, 2012. Our subject goes by the name of Chiavenasca and Picutener, also known as Spanna. Its classical name is Nebbiolo. Those of you still in the mist will certainly recognize the names of the two greatest wines made from this inimitable grape: Barolo and Barbaresco. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson wrote in his journal from Turin: There is a red wine called Nebiule [sic] made in the ...

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Stags’ Leap: Duel in the Sun. Published under Independent Weekly. December 31, 2012. 8211;Fresh apricot and pear with a deep, intense, “oily” and long texture. Tart and crisp on the palate with an intriguing suggestion of marshmallow. A breath of spring in February. 8211;Ruby crimson color. A super ripe berry nose covered in chocolate! 2000 Merlot, Estate Grown Reserve. 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve. 8211;full, sweet, very ripe, with lingering...

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Published under Weekly Tastings. October 30, 2013. 2010 Montefalco Rosso, Arnaldo Caprai $23 srp. 2012 Shiraz, Franklin Tate Estates, Margaret River $13.60 srp. Photo credit: Briana Brough. Four-time winner of the AFJ Writing Award. Subscribe to my newsletter. Ellen Ciompi, Cabaret Artist. V C Rogers' art website. Browse articles on this site. Weekly Tastings by Arturo. Herald-Sun Newspaper articles by Arturo. Durham Magazine articles by Arturo.

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Splendor in the Glass » Independent Weekly

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Published under Independent Weekly. January 1, 2013. It was all satin sheets, warm succulent texture, and sex. (Well, I was very young.) Nothing like the alcoholic grape juice I had previously guzzled. I began reading ravenously about wine in every book I could tote from the public library. Demand equals costliness.) Still, just thinking of being able to purchase one was the stuff that dreams are made of. The Great Vintage Wine Book. The price was $125...

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Splendor in the Glass » Durham Magazine

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Sorry, no posts/pages were found. Photo credit: Briana Brough. Four-time winner of the AFJ Writing Award. Subscribe to my newsletter. Ellen Ciompi, Cabaret Artist. V C Rogers' art website. Browse articles on this site. Weekly Tastings by Arturo. Herald-Sun Newspaper articles by Arturo. Durham Magazine articles by Arturo. Independent Weekly articles by Arturo. AltWeekly articles by Arturo. Italians and a touch of the Brits. Three to start February.

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Splendor in the Glass » Barolo

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Nebbiolo: The Great Grape. Published under Herald-Sun Newspaper. October 25, 2012. Our subject goes by the name of Chiavenasca and Picutener, also known as Spanna. Its classical name is Nebbiolo. Those of you still in the mist will certainly recognize the names of the two greatest wines made from this inimitable grape: Barolo and Barbaresco. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson wrote in his journal from Turin: There is a red wine called Nebiule [sic] made in the ...

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Splendor in the Glass » Argentina

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Splendor in the Glass. Arturo Ciompi's blog on wine. Published under Weekly Tastings. September 22, 2013. Does anyone order Champagne anymore without asking for a Brut? Champagne, Pol Roger Rich, Demi-Sec $70 srp. Beautiful golden hue. A generous doughy, honeyed nose with soft lemon impressions. The palate is effortless with stone fruit flavors and underlying acidity that keeps it not only lively, but mouth-cleansing – even after salty pommes frites! 2010 Quimera, Achaval-Ferrer, Mendoza $56 srp. Contrat...