Posts Tagged ‘global wine’
Croatia Wine Travel Guide: An Enchanting Journey Through Istria’s Wine Country
BY JAMIE KNEE | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Writer & Petite Wine Traveler Judging at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is always an honor, but this year felt especially meaningful. My husband and I were thrilled when I was invited to join the international panel hosted by Vinistra, the Association…
Read MoreSparkling Wine Week: A Luxury Guide to Bubbles Around the World
By Jamie Knee | Welcome to Sparkling Wine Week, where we celebrate the effervescence and delight of this beloved beverage. 🎉🾠It’s Sparkling Wine Week, time to pop the bubbles! Welcome to Sparkling Wine Week, the most delicious excuse to raise your glass and celebrate the bright, effervescent joy of bubbles from around the world.…
Read MoreCava: The New Darling of Sparkling Wine Explained by a Certified Cava Educator
BY JAMIE KNEE | JUNE 27, 2023 By Jamie Knee, Certified Cava Educator, Spanish Wine Scholar, and Luxury Wine Writer Discovering Cava Sparkling Wine in Penedès, Spain Everyone has heard of Champagne, and most wine lovers know Prosecco, yet the new darling of the sparkling wine world is Cava sparkling wine. Although its popularity is…
Read MoreSipping South African Sauvignon Blanc
By Jamie Knee As promised, for the next several weeks I will be showcasing South African Wines from House of Henkel. Today I’m sipping their “Gretchen” South African Sauvignon Blanc. House of Henkel “Gretchen” Sauvignon Blanc. MSRP $22.95 South Africa’s Western Cape South Africa’s Western Cape produces some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. The…
Read MoreUnique Wines of the World!
By Jamie Knee Sharing my passion for wine education and public speaking is one of the great joys of my career. As a Global Wine Educator, I spend my life guiding others through the cultures, traditions, and stories inside every bottle. This intimate connection between terroir and taste is what inspires me, and I had the…
Read MoreTasting in the Foothills of Mt. Etna
By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler – Luxury Wine Writer & Global Wine Communicator I was thrilled to return to Sicily on my wine travels and taste once again with Winemaker and CEO Jacopo Maniaci of Tenuta di Fessina. Our last conversation took place virtually in 2020. Standing together on the volcanic slopes of Etna felt…
Read MoreSteven Spurrier and the Evolution of English Sparkling Wine
By Jamie Knee As a luxury wine writer and globally recognized wine communicator, I have spent years exploring the world’s most intriguing wine regions, yet few stories captivate me like the rise of English Sparkling Wine. With climate shifts transforming cool-climate viticulture, England has emerged as an unexpected star. Rolling hills once known only for pastoral…
Read MoreLuxury Wine Travel Don Melchor: A 30th Anniversary Celebration in Miami
By Jamie Knee When you think of wine travel, Miami may not be the first destination that comes to mind. Yet as a luxury wine travel writer, I was invited to cover a special Don Melchor 30th anniversary tasting at Bourbon Steak in the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Here, Chile’s iconic Cabernet Sauvignon…
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