A Wine Guide for a Joyful Season

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BY JAMIE KNEE   |   NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Holiday Wine Guide A Wine Guide for a Joyful Season With Petite Wine Traveler, your personal wine guide The holidays arrive with delightful chaos. You feel the rush of planning dinners, hosting friends, wrapping gifts, and welcoming family to your home. During this busy season, many turn…

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Santa Maria Valley: A Wine and Fun-Filled Weekend Escape!

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By Jamie Knee Discovering Santa Maria Valley Wine Country The Petite Wine Traveler on tour through the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country As a wine and travel writer, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of California’s most charming wine regions. However, I recently stumbled upon a hidden gem a mere hour’s drive from Santa…

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National Spritz Day!

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#NationalSpritzDay By Jamie Knee National Spritz Day Is Official Even in the heart of winter I find myself dreaming of sun on my shoulders, sea breezes and a perfectly chilled spritz in hand. That feeling of effortless summer is exactly why I created National Spritz Day. As the founder of this celebration, I want you…

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Why You Need a Wine Industry Influencer

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By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Writer & Petite Wine Traveler In a world overflowing with wine content and social media personalities, choosing the right wine industry influencer can transform how your brand is seen and trusted. Feeds are filled with charming bottle holders and pretty pours, but what is often missing is depth, authenticity, and true wine…

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Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Event Unveiled

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By Jamie Knee Santa Barbara Wines and Winemakers Shine at Annual Sta. Rita Hills Celebration The view at Kessler-Haak Vineyards | Photo: Jamie Knee A Celebration Among the Vines — Wine & Fire 2025 Begins Santa Barbara Wine Country enthusiasts gathered at various locations across the greater Lompoc Valley to immerse themselves in a world…

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Tasting in Santa Barbara Wine Country!

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Unveiling the Charms of Santa Barbara Wine Country! By Jamie Knee A Luxurious Welcome to Santa Barbara Wine Country The cozy yet elegant Ritz-Carlton Bacara sets the perfect scene for exploring Santa Barbara wine country, one of the most captivating wine regions in the world. As a Santa Barbara wine writer, I have the privilege of living and…

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