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Petite Wine Traveler Explores PBS Travel and Wine Series by Jamie Knee

Petite Wine Traveler Explores is a slow and sensory exploration of the landscapes, people, and craftsmanship of California’s Central Coast! Created and hosted by Jamie Knee, produced with Bounce Em, an Emmy-winning team. Petite Wine Traveler Explores PBS Travel & Wine Series is a cinematic journey into the soul of California’s Central Coast — its

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California Wine Month: Top Wine Regions to Sip, Savor and Explore

Luxury Wine Travel in California with Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee California Wine Month celebrates California’s top wine regions, and there’s no better time to explore them with luxury wine travel writer Jamie Knee. From the grandeur of Napa Valley to the coastal elegance of Santa Barbara, the fog-wrapped Pinot vineyards of Sonoma, the old-vine

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Luxury Wine Travel North Coast California: Napa, Sonoma and Anderson Valley

A Guide to Sparkling Terraces, Vineyard Cuisine and Iconic Wines on the California North Coast with Luxury Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee From terrace sunsets in Napa Valley to the redwood-lined vineyards of Sonoma and the quiet elegance of Anderson Valley, California’s North Coast AVA offers one of the most luxurious wine journeys in the

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Luxury Wine Travel West Coast USA

From California Coastlines to Pacific Northwest Vines By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Travel Writer Late summer along the West Coast brings a quiet shift in energy. Light softens over the vineyards, ocean breezes mingle with warm inland air, and tasting rooms settle into the calm just before harvest. From the golden hills of California wine

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How Sweet It Is! A Napa Valley Sweet Wines Adventure with Petite Wine Traveler

Napa Sweet Wine Tasting A California Wine Writer’s Journey Into Napa’s Sweeter Side Join me, petite wine traveler and California wine writer Jamie Knee, as we dive into a delicious side of Napa Valley that many visitors overlook, its beautifully crafted sweet wines. Napa may be famed for its bold Cabernets and elegant Chardonnays, yet its

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Tri-Valley California Wine Travel | Petite Wine Traveler’s Guide to Livermore & Beyond

By Jamie Knee With summer in full swing, my husband, our chihuahua and I set off from Santa Barbara on a Tri-Valley California wine travel escape. Just 35 miles east of San Francisco, the Tri-Valley blends historic vineyards, charming downtowns and rolling hills into one unforgettable California wine country adventure. Tri-Valley California Wine Travel at a Glance-

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Napa Valley Wine & Food Pairings

WINE TASTING ITINERARIES Petite Wine Traveler’s Gastronomic Journey through Napa Valley Join me, Petite Wine Traveler, on an unforgettable Napa Valley wine and food pairing adventure through one of California’s most breathtaking wine regions. This curated journey highlights my favorite wineries offering elevated tasting menus, chef-driven culinary experiences and immersive pairings that showcase the best of Napa’s

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