BY JAMIE KNEE | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 My husband and I were thrilled when I was chosen to be a judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, hosted this year by Vinistra, the Association of Winegrowers and Winemakers of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Returning to Croatia, one of our cherished travel destinations from […]
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WINE TASTING ITINERARIES Petite Wine Traveler’s Gastronomic Journey through Napa Valley Join me, Petite Wine Traveler, while I embark on an exciting and mouthwatering adventure through the breathtaking Napa Valley. These are my top picks for wineries that offer elevated food and wine pairing experiences, where you can savor world-class cuisine while indulging in exquisite wines.
🎉🍾 Let’s Pop the Bubbles for Happy Sparkling Wine Week! 🍾🎉 Raise your glasses, because it’s time to celebrate the effervescent joy of Sparkling Wine! 🥂✨ This week, we toast to the delightful fizzy bubbles that bring a touch of celebration to any occasion. Whether you’re a Champagne connoisseur, a Prosecco lover, or a fan
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LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Montecito Journal BY JAMIE KNEE | JUNE 27, 2023 Parellada is one of the varietals used in the production of Cava (photo by Justus Hayes) Everyone’s heard of Champagne, and most people have heard of Prosecco, but the new darling in the world of sparkling wine is Cava. This delicious bubbly
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As promised, for the next several weeks I will be showcasing South African Wines from House of Henkel. Today I’m sipping their “Gretchen” Sauvignon Blanc. House of Henkel “Gretchen” Sauvignon Blanc. MSRP $22.95 South Africa’s Western Cape is known for producing some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. The region’s cool, coastal climate is ideal
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The South African wine country is known for producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the region’s soil, climate, and topography. I’m so excited to introduce you to a brand that embodies the region, The House of Henkel. South Africa The House of Henkel is a family owned, and woman run winery with
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Getting to do what I love…which is wine education & public speaking!! It was a great evening in Montecito hosting a private “Unique Wines of the World Experience” for 30 wine lovers. The top four major wine countries of the world include; Italy, France, Spain and USA. The challenge was to choose wines from these
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I was thrilled to recently visit Sicily, on my wine travels and taste once again with Winemaker and CEO, Jacopo Maniaci of Tenuta di Fessina. But this time we are in person, after our long distance virtual interview in 2020. For over five hundred thousand years Etna has continuously blown plumes of smoke and ash
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When I think summer travel, it usually involves a beach, an exotic locale, and hopefully lots of fresh juicy wines. With summer finally upon us, many of us are heeding the call to travel. Well I just returned from my first wine travel trip of the summer, and it involved all the above requisites. I
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With climate change a reality, England has become a prime place to grow cool-climate grapes, like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier for sparkling wines. Vineyards are becoming a common sight across the English countryside. One man who is having success with this new category, English Sparkling Wine, is wine critic, author, and British wine
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