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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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Luxury Wine Travel on California’s Central Coast

By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Travel Writer Discover the allure of luxury wine travel on California’s Central Coast, where exceptional vineyards and opulent experiences await discerning travellers. Experience Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur Through Coastal Wines, Views, and Style California’s Central Coast is one of the most captivating wine and travel escapes in the United

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Luxury Summer Entertaining

Wine, Tablescape Inspiration, and Mediterranean Style with Jamie Knee I live in Santa Barbara, California, where long golden evenings invite a slower way of living, where glasses clink beneath the palms, and the Pacific breeze drifts past candlelit tables. Instead of jet-setting across Europe this week, I’m celebrating something equally indulgent: the art of luxury

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San Ysidro Ranch Easter Brunch: A Pastel-Perfect Spring Celebration in Montecito

Celebrate Easter at San Ysidro Ranch, where pastel florals, gourmet cuisine and storybook gardens transform springtime into a luxurious holiday experience. From house-baked pastries and sparkling mimosas to lobster Benedict, artisan desserts and charming lawn festivities, this Montecito treasure hosts a brunch as magical as the season itself.

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Why Pinot Noir Belongs in Your Glass

Pinot Noir is more than a fall favorite. From coastal vineyards in Santa Barbara to the cool hills of Burgundy and Oregon, this expressive varietal shines year-round with bright acidity, silky texture and food-friendly elegance. Discover why its versatility, seasonality and sense of place make Pinot Noir the red worth pouring in every season.

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