Roma

to

Sonoma

Wine. Travel. Culture.

Stories and experiences that connect places, people and a way of life.

The Journey

Exploring the world through wine, travel and culture.

Roma to Sonoma bridges narrative nonfiction, travel, and cultural reporting with depth and human insight, moving beyond reviews and trends to trace the people and historical threads that give regions meaning.

Wine

Stories from the vineyard and beyond

Travel

Journeys to places that inspire

Culture

The stories, people and traditions that shape us

Featured Stories

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Roma (Italy)

The Heroes of Giglio Island

July 25, 2024

Roma (Italy)

Why Is a Vineyard Growing on Rome's Palatine Hill?

July 18, 2024

Wine

In the Shadow of Rome: Three Ancient Grapes Stage a Comeback

July 10, 2024

Travel

Armenia Claims the World's First Winery

July 2, 2024

About Layne

Stories from a Life Well Traveled

Layne shares stories shaped by a passion for wine, travel and culture. From the vineyards of Italy to the hills of Sonoma, the journey continues.

Layne Randolph

Writer. Storyteller. Explorer.

About Layne

Stories from a Life Well Traveled

Layne shares stories shaped by a passion for wine, travel and culture. From the vineyards of Italy to the hills of Sonoma, the journey continues.

Layne Randolph

Writer. Storyteller. Explorer.

ABOUT LAYNE RANDOLPH

Wine Is Culture

A celebration of wine as more than a drink — its history, people, places and tradition.

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