A Wine Guide for a Joyful Season

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BY JAMIE KNEE   |   NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Holiday Wine Guide A Wine Guide for a Joyful Season With Petite Wine Traveler, your personal wine guide The holidays arrive with delightful chaos. You feel the rush of planning dinners, hosting friends, wrapping gifts, and welcoming family to your home. During this busy season, many turn…

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Santa Maria Valley: A Wine and Fun-Filled Weekend Escape!

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By Jamie Knee Discovering Santa Maria Valley Wine Country The Petite Wine Traveler on tour through the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country As a wine and travel writer, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of California’s most charming wine regions. However, I recently stumbled upon a hidden gem a mere hour’s drive from Santa…

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Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Event Unveiled

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By Jamie Knee Santa Barbara Wines and Winemakers Shine at Annual Sta. Rita Hills Celebration The view at Kessler-Haak Vineyards | Photo: Jamie Knee A Celebration Among the Vines — Wine & Fire 2025 Begins Santa Barbara Wine Country enthusiasts gathered at various locations across the greater Lompoc Valley to immerse themselves in a world…

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

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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

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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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Tasting in Santa Barbara Wine Country!

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Unveiling the Charms of Santa Barbara Wine Country! By Jamie Knee A Luxurious Welcome to Santa Barbara Wine Country The cozy yet elegant Ritz-Carlton Bacara sets the perfect scene for exploring Santa Barbara wine country, one of the most captivating wine regions in the world. As a Santa Barbara wine writer, I have the privilege of living and…

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A Wine Lover’s Guide to Lodi: California’s Hidden Gem for Zinfandel and Beyond

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By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Luxury Wine Travel Writer, exploring the delights of Lodi’s wine travel scene in the heart of California’s wine country. When most people think of California wine country, their minds immediately go to Napa or Sonoma. But savvy wine travelers are starting to discover Lodi, a region with historic vineyards, sustainable winemaking, and…

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