Posts Tagged ‘European Wine Travel’
Best German Wines 2026: My 20 Standout VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS Wines from Wiesbaden
What happens when Germany’s great vineyards come together in one tasting room? At the 2026 VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS® Sneak Preview in Wiesbaden, I followed Riesling, Spätburgunder and more through slate, limestone, sandstone and some wonderful surprises.
Read MoreNational Spritz Day Countdown: Traveling the World One Spritz at a Time with Jamie Knee
Celebrating National Spritz Day, by Jamie Knee There are some drinks that do more than refresh us. They carry mood, and a sense of place. They carry a whole way of living that feels instantly transportive from the very first sip. That is part of what I have always loved about the spritz,…
Read MoreMediterranean Wine Travel Guide: Why This Region Always Calls Me Back
A luxury wine travel escape through coastal beauty, regional wines, and the art of living well. By, Jamie Knee There are some places that live in the imagination all year, but begin calling especially loudly as summer draws closer. For me, the Mediterranean is one of them. Perhaps it is the light first, that soft…
Read MoreWhy Enotourism Is the Most Powerful Force Reshaping Luxury Travel Right Now
Enotourism · Luxury Travel · Cultural Experiences By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Forget everything you thought you knew about wine tourism. The world’s most sophisticated travelers aren’t just visiting vineyards anymore, they’re using wine as a portal to culture, place, and meaning. And the brands, tourism boards, and luxury hospitality groups that understand this…
Read MoreRosé 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 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 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…
Read MoreMontefalco: The Italian Wine Region Every Curious Traveler Should Know
By Jamie Knee Tucked into the green heart of Umbria, framed by ancient stone and sweeping valleys, Montefalco rises like a quiet balcony above the countryside. Though smaller and less commercial than its famous neighbors, it holds something rare. It has a wine identity rooted in heritage but now confidently stepping into a broader, more…
Read MoreSicily Wine Travel with Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee
Chasing Fire and Flavor: Wine Tasting on the Slopes of Mount Etna with Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler.
Read MoreNorth Macedonian Wine Travel
A wine traveler’s journey through the vineyards, cuisine, and hidden traditions of North Macedonia. Come with me to taste North Macedonian Wine! By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler North Macedonian Wine and Cuisine: A Journey for the Curious Traveler I have just returned from judging the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, wine competition, in the serene…
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