Posts Tagged ‘Luxury Wine Travel Writer’
Sparkling 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 More5 Ways the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort Will Entertain Your Whole Family!
By, Jamie Knee 5 Ways This Indian Wells Resort Will Entertain Your Whole Fam—Think Waterslides, Golf, Spa Days and More! Welcome to a Sun-Soaked Escape at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa By Jamie Knee, Luxury Travel Writer & Wine Communicator If June gloom along the coast has you longing for sunshine, I…
Read MoreA Day in the Life at Vespera Resort: Coastal Luxury in Pismo Beach
By Jamie Knee, Luxury Travel & Luxury Wine Travel Writer Where Coastal Beauty Meets Effortless California Luxury If you are dreaming of a coastal escape that blends surf, sun, and laid-back sophistication, Vespera Resort in Pismo Beach delivers an experience infused with California charm. As a luxury travel and luxury wine travel writer, I seek…
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 MoreDiscover Abruzzo: A Hidden Gem for Luxury Summer Wine Travel
By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Luxury Wine Travel Writer When I think of luxury summer wine travel, my mind drifts to the coast—sun-drenched beaches, fresh seafood, and crisp, refreshing wines. My first wine adventure, this summer, led me to a true Italian treasure: Abruzzo. With its wild coastline, world-class rosé, and untouched charm, it’s one…
Read MoreInside the San Ysidro Ranch Wine Cellar at The Stonehouse Restaurant
A Luxury Look Inside the Legendary San Ysidro Ranch Wine Cellar The Stonehouse wine cellar houses 12,000 bottles from 70 different regions. Tristan Pitre is wine director at the Stonehouse Restaurant on San Ysidro Ranch. The historic San Ysidro Ranch is located on a 500-acre property in the Santa Ynez Mountains. Welcome to Santa Barbara…
Read MoreUncorking Rioja: A Wine Journey Like No Other!
Exploring Rioja Spain: A Luxurious Wine Journey into Terroir, Tradition and Tempranillo
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 MoreWine Travel Across the USA: A Coast to Coast Tasting Journey
By, Jamie Knee A Coast-to-Coast Wine Journey Begins Pensacola, Florida: A Wine Bar with Soul Our first stop landed us in the charming Florida Panhandle at Wine Bar on Palafox in Pensacola’s historic downtown. Eclectic, warm, and effortlessly welcoming, this bar and restaurant just celebrated its 11th year under owner Ian Kaple. His rotating wine list changes…
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