Be A Sommelier

Lindsay, now part-owner of Rimessa Roscioli and co-founder of the Roscioli Wine Club, came to Rome 5 years ago while studying wine in Santa Barbara with the Court of Master Sommeliers.  She recognized that studying wine was about being completely immersed in it, not merely reading from books.  Wine and vineyards became her compass as […]

How did I come to be living in Italy?

A friend just asked me how I came to be living here. It’s hard to pick a place to start the story. There are dozens of flashes through my synapses when I’m asked the question– little photons that to me seem part of the whole picture but probably aren’t relevant to anyone but the most […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Life

We spent the afternoon rehearsing in the hot sun. We had hoped there would be time for a quick swim before the guests arrived but we ran long. I desperately wanted to cool off and headed for the pool but turned around instantly as soon as I saw the people gathering– no public appearances in […]