On my trip to Roero, I immersed myself in Nebbiolo, Arneis, and the gastronomy and culture of this fertile, often unsung subregion of Piedmont. I left with a greater appreciation and understanding of the depth, diversity, and beauty of Roero.
13 Helpful Tips for First-Time International Travelers
Helpful Tips for First-Time International Travelers Traveling within the United States is an excellent way to become acquainted with travel, but international travel typically requires more planning and preparation than domestic trips. Often, the best trips across the globe happen because you’ve gone the extra mile and thought carefully about the details, notRead More
My Top Ten Wines at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Yerevan, Armenia
I was a judge at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Yerevan, Armenia. These were my top ten wines out of more than 125 I tasted. What a thrill and an honor it was to be a judge at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the most prestigious wine competitions in theRead More
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Four Days in Montreal, Quebec
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Up Close with Roero Arneis: The Food-Friendly Italian White Wine
Roero Arneis is a fragrant white wine from Piedmont, Italy. In the world of Italian white wines, Roero Arneis doesn’t receive the recognition that some others from Italy do. Pinot Grigio from Lombardy, Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige, or even Vermentino from Sardinia, pop up in wine stores and on menus fairly frequently. But RoeroRead More
