Posts Tagged ‘enotourism’
Rosé Is Still the It Girl of Spring
Why Europe’s pink wines still set the mood, and why California’s Central Coast belongs in the conversation By Jamie Knee If rosé is still the it girl of the season, it is because spring gives her the perfect stage. Spring arrives in color and light. Gardens bloom. Afternoons soften. The table begins to move outdoors…
Read MoreWine Travel Speaker and Enotourism Expert
Selected as the Wine Travel and Enotourism Speaker for the Forbes Travel Guide By Jamie Knee I’m honored to share that I have been selected for The Forum by Forbes Travel Guide, a new global speakers bureau created for thought leaders in service, culture, and performance across hospitality and beyond. Forbes Travel Guide announced…
Read MoreJamie Knee, The Voice of Enotourism and Wine Travel Media
Wine Travel Writer, Wine Presenter, and Global Media Voice By Jamie Knee Enotourism has become one of the most compelling expressions of modern travel, and it is gaining attention for its unique approach. At its most beautiful, it is not simply about tasting wine. It is about stepping into a landscape and understanding how…
Read MoreDiscovering Apericena in Italy: The Wine Travel Ritual I Want to Bring Home
Why Italy’s elegant culture of early evening drinks, small bites, and lingering conversation feels like the perfect expression of wine as a passport By Jamie Knee I have long loved aperitivo. It is one of my favorite rituals when traveling in Italy, that lovely pause in the late afternoon or early evening when a glass…
Read MoreWine Travel Should Open Doors: Why Accessibility Matters
How the Future of Wine Tourism Depends on Human Connection, Welcoming Experiences, and Access at Every Level By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Lately, I keep returning to one very clear idea: wine travel is at its best when it feels accessible, social, and deeply human. Some of the most meaningful wine experiences are not…
Read MoreWhy Wine Travel Matters: Wine as a Passport to Place, Culture, and Connection
What Global Wine Regions Taught Me About Belonging, Storytelling, and the Power of Travel By Jamie Knee Wine travel is often discussed as a luxury, a leisure pursuit, or a beautiful way to spend time. It can certainly be all of those things. But at its most meaningful, wine travel is something deeper. It is…
Read MoreSanta Barbara Wine and Food Travel with Rincon Hill Farm
Rincon Hill Farm, Monte’s, and the Future of Farm Driven Hospitality in Montecito. By Jamie Knee There are places where you immediately sense that something important is being built, even before a single dish is served. On a clear afternoon in Carpinteria, I walked the fields of Rincon Hill Farm as lettuces unfurled in jewel…
Read MoreModerating the Future of Wine and Food Festivals
Wine, Travel, and Storytelling on the Global Festival Stage-By Jamie Knee As a luxury wine travel writer and professional wine presenter, few moments feel as rewarding as stepping into a room where ideas, culture, and experience converge. This year, at Fest Forums, that convergence felt especially meaningful. I returned not as a speaker,…
Read MoreJamie Knee | Top Luxury Wine Travel Writer Shares Her Best 2026 Wine Destinations
A Year of Quieter Roads and Deeper Glasses In 2026, I am drawn to regions that whisper rather than shout — places whose stories unfold slowly and linger long after you leave the vineyard. Spain: Rioja and the Basque Country I return to Rioja not just as a traveler, but as a Certified…
Read MoreLuxury Winter Wine Travel with Jamie Knee| Petite Wine Traveler
By Jamie Knee Luxury Winter Wine Travel Winter invites us to savor life more slowly. Streets shimmer beneath festive lights, alpine kitchens warm the air with melted cheese and truffles, and a single glass of wine feels more luxurious against snow-covered mountains or grand holiday décor. For the luxury wine traveler, winter isn’t simply…
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