Posts Tagged ‘petite wine traveler’
Inside 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…
Read MoreA Wine Lover’s Guide to Lodi: California’s Hidden Gem for Zinfandel and Beyond
By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Luxury Wine Travel Writer, exploring the delights of Lodi’s wine travel scene in the heart of California’s wine country. When most people think of California wine country, their minds immediately go to Napa or Sonoma. But savvy wine travelers are starting to discover Lodi, a region with historic vineyards, sustainable winemaking, and…
Read MoreWhere Rhône Meets California: A Paso Robles Journey Through Rhône Valley Wines
Over the summer, I traveled through California’s Central Coast to explore Paso Robles Rhône Valley wines. This region continues to inspire wine lovers around the world. Paso Robles sits almost perfectly between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It offers rolling hills, sweeping vistas, and a climate that mirrors the Mediterranean. The warm days, cool Pacific breezes,…
Read MoreA Day in Loire Valley with Château de la Ragotiere
By Jamie Knee, Global Wine Writer As a global wine writer, I spend my life chasing the stories behind the world’s most compelling vineyards. Every region carries its own heartbeat, shaped by terroir, heritage, and the hands behind each bottle. Some days feel especially magical, and this one certainly did. I had the pleasure of…
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…
Read MoreSome Like It Raw: South Beach Seafood Festival Preview
South Beach Seafood Festival Preview with Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee By Jamie Knee South Florida is famous for its sparkling coastline and incredible seafood, with water on three sides and fishing culture woven into daily life. As a wine travel writer who loves any excuse to pair fresh oysters with a crisp glass of…
Read MoreDiscovering the Sweet Elegance of Bordeaux’s Golden Wines
By Jamie Knee A Journey Into the Heart of Sauternes and Barsac In the southern reaches of Bordeaux lies a landscape that feels touched by magic. Sauternes, one of the region’s most celebrated AOCs, is revered for its opulent, full bodied sweet wines crafted primarily from Sémillon. These golden nectars, shaped by nature’s rarest phenomenon,…
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