BY JAMIE KNEE | DECEMBER 26, 2023 The Petite Wine Traveler in Plaza Grande, Mérida As I reflect on my recent journey through the captivating landscapes of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, a vibrant tapestry of wine, food, and travel experiences weaves itself through my memories. This region, rich in natural beauty, unfolds a compelling invitation […]
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BY JAMIE KNEE | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 My husband and I were thrilled when I was chosen to be a judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, hosted this year by Vinistra, the Association of Winegrowers and Winemakers of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Returning to Croatia, one of our cherished travel destinations from
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By, Jamie Knee Published: August 16, 20023 Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Washington Wine Country beckons with its enchanting vineyards, world-class wines, and a spirit of camaraderie that captures hearts. My recent visit to this remarkable region was a captivating voyage of flavors, stories, and connections. From the serene Willows Lodge to
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LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Montecito Journal BY JAMIE KNEE | JUNE 27, 2023 Parellada is one of the varietals used in the production of Cava (photo by Justus Hayes) Everyone’s heard of Champagne, and most people have heard of Prosecco, but the new darling in the world of sparkling wine is Cava. This delicious bubbly
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When I think summer travel, it usually involves a beach, an exotic locale, and hopefully lots of fresh juicy wines. With summer finally upon us, many of us are heeding the call to travel. Well I just returned from my first wine travel trip of the summer, and it involved all the above requisites. I
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EXPLORING THE USA, ONE GLASS AT A TIME WHEN I RECENTLY journeyed across the United States from Florida to California, I was reminded that travel is as much about the people you meet as the places you visit. With our Chihuahua in tow, my husband and I packed our car and headed west, tasting wines
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South Florida is known for its delicious Seafood (heck they are surrounded by ocean on 3 sides) and once a year we get to taste the best of the best at the South Beach SeaFood Festival. My mouth is already watering in anticipation of the big event October 22-26, 2019. All this Seafood Talk got
In the Southern portion of Bordeaux there’s a gorgeous area known as Sauternes. This AOC (highly classified appellation or region) is known primarily for lush, full bodied, sweet delicious dessert wines, made from the grape Sémillon, known by the name Sauternes. The perfect place to start your wine travels if you want to taste world
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We were on South Beach for Swim Week and decided to pop into this little Columbian Restaurant we have been hearing such great things about over the years…. La Ventana, for dinner. We arrived at 7pm and the place was bustling but still had open tables. We were seated right away by the friendly host,
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When most people think of Miami’s South Beach they conjure up images of a tropical party paradise; complete with fruity cocktails, delicious Caribbean cuisine, fun lively gatherings, beautiful people, gorgeous Art Deco architecture and Miami’s celebrity residents! Well one of 305’s top celebrities Mr. World Wide Pitbull has taken everything you could imagine and combined
