Judging From Glass to Gold: Inside the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

By Petite Wine Traveler | February 19, 2026

Jamie Knee surrounded by wine glasses at a tasting event.

Judging a World Class Wine Competiton By Jamie Knee | Luxury Wine Travel Writer & Global Wine Communicator Each January, the historic halls of the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds quietly transform into one of the most important tasting rooms in North America. Long tables draped in white linen stretch across the space, covered with thousands…

Jamie Knee | Top Luxury Wine Travel Writer Shares Her Best 2026 Wine Destinations

By Petite Wine Traveler | January 18, 2026 |

Jamie Knee, luxury wine travel writer and Petite Wine Traveler, shares her 2026 wine travel guide

A Year of Quieter Roads and Deeper Glasses In 2026, I am drawn to regions that whisper rather than shout — places whose stories unfold slowly and linger long after you leave the vineyard. Spain: Rioja and the Basque Country I return to Rioja not just as a traveler, but as a Certified…