Jamie Knee | Luxury Wine Travel Writer & Wine Travel Media Personality
Jamie Knee is a luxury wine travel writer and wine travel media personality, and the founder of Petite Wine Traveler, a global wine travel media platform. She is the host of the upcoming PBS wine travel series Petite Wine Traveler Explores, which showcases wine regions, food, culture, and hospitality through destination driven storytelling.
Her work blends editorial, broadcast, and on-camera storytelling, focusing on how people experience wine through place, culture, and human connection. Known for her warm presence and articulate style, Jamie brings clarity, depth, and elegance to wine travel narratives around the world.
Writing & Editorial Work
As a luxury wine travel writer, Jamie’s work has appeared in leading publications, including:
- Montecito Journal
- Somm Journal
- Napa Magazine
- Santa Barbara Independent
- Sonoma Gazette
- Slow Wine Guide
- Petite Wine Traveler Substack
Her wine and travel coverage spans Italy, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, and wine regions throughout the United States.
Live Hosting, Festivals & Industry Appearances
Jamie is a sought-after wine presenter, moderator, and host, appearing at wine festivals, culinary events, and industry gatherings nationwide. Her background in live hosting informs a polished, confident presence that translates seamlessly across broadcast, stage, and experiential formats.
Her experience includes:
- Wine festivals and culinary events
- On-camera interviews and media features
- Brand activations and ambassador programs
- Cultural, hospitality, and destination events
She regularly appears on local and regional television, including wine segments for KEYT News Channel 3-12.
This foundation informs her signature style: warm, articulate, polished, and deeply knowledgeable.
Wine Education & Credentials
Jamie brings depth, warmth, and accessibility to wine education, believing wine is most meaningful when people feel confident and engaged.
Her credentials include:
- Certified Specialist of Wine
- WSET
- Certified Sommelier I
- Certified Spanish Wine Scholar
- Certified Rioja & Cava Educator
- Champagne Expert
- California Wine Appellation Specialist
- Golden Vines Academy Ambassador
- Sommelier Choice Awards Ambassador
She has taught and presented for luxury resorts, restaurants, cruise lines, tourism boards, private clients, and corporate groups.
Brand Representation & Collaboration
As a wine brand spokesperson and ambassador, Jamie represents wine regions and brands through:
- Trade education
- Consumer tastings
- Media appearances
- VIP and festival activations
- Brand storytelling and hospitality experience.
- She brings credibility, elegance, and a refined understanding of wine hospitality to every collaboration
https://www.montecitojournal.net/author/jamie-knee/
Read my Luxury Wine Travel Substack https://substack.com/@petitewinetraveler
Work With Jamie
Jamie collaborates with wine regions, brands, tourism boards, and media outlets seeking a:
- Luxury wine travel writer
- On-camera host or presenter
- Wine festival or event moderator
- Industry speaker or judge
- Destination storyteller
Through thoughtful storytelling and polished delivery, she creates experiences that are memorable, meaningful, and beautiful.
Contact:
jamieknee@petitewinetraveler.com
