Wine as a Passport: Following the Glass from Santa Barbara to Germany, Spain, Sonoma, and San Sebastián

By Petite Wine Traveler | August 15, 2026 |

Jamie Knee, Top Wine Writer in Santa Barbara Wine Country

A wine travel writer explores how these experiences bring people together through unique destinations and culture. By Jamie Knee, Wine Travel Writer, Global Wine Presenter, and Founder of Petite Wine Traveler There is a moment in late summer when wine travel begins to shift. As a wine travel writer, I find these transitions provide fascinating…

Wine as a Passport: Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza

By Petite Wine Traveler | March 8, 2026

Top Luxury Wine Travel Guide to Spain’s Balearic Islands By Jamie KneeLuxury Wine Travel Writer | Petite Wine Traveler | Global Wine Communicator Just off Spain’s eastern coast, floating in the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands have long captured the imagination. Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza each belong to Spain, yet each carries its own rhythm, its…

Southern Spain Wine Travel Guide

By Petite Wine Traveler | August 2, 2025

Assorted wine bottles and glasses on a barrel in a traditional winery setting.

Mallorca, MÃ¡laga, Jerez and the Canary Islands with Luxury Wine Writer Jamie Knee Southern Spain is a place where the sun lingers on the horizon, the sea meets ancient vineyards, and wine is synonymous with culture. This region offers a compelling blend of historic winemaking, coastal beauty and Mediterranean elegance. From the volcanic vineyards of…