Wine Travel
Explore luxury wine travel through curated editorial by Jamie Knee, founder of Petite Wine Traveler and a leading voice in wine travel and enotourism. This collection of wine travel articles highlights destinations such as Napa Valley, Santa Barbara wine country, France, Italy, and beyond, with insider access to winemakers, vineyard experiences, and luxury hospitality. Each story connects wine, culture, and place, offering a thoughtful perspective on global wine travel for readers seeking depth, beauty, and meaning in every destination.
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…
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…
By Jamie Knee Lombardy Wine Travel Perhaps you’ve noticed that everyone’s Facebook and Instagram feeds are filled with European summer adventures. Mine was no different. I recently returned from a wine, food, and travel journey through Lombardy, and this Lombardy Wine Travel Guide captures the experiences, flavors, and unforgettable moments that renewed my love for…
National Spritz Day — August 1 By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler | Published December 20, 2023 | Updated July 2026 National Spritz Day is August 1. As a luxury wine travel writer, Voice of Enotourism and Wine Travel Presenter, and the creator of this official holiday, I wanted a day that honored the…
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…
BY JAMIE KNEE | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 Life on Hvar Island By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Writer & Petite Wine Traveler Judging at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is always an honor, but this year felt especially meaningful. My husband and I were thrilled when I was invited to join the international panel hosted…
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…
Napa Sweet Wine Tasting A California Wine Writer’s Journey Into Napa’s Sweeter Side Join me, petite wine traveler and California wine writer Jamie Knee, as we dive into a delicious side of Napa Valley that many visitors overlook, its beautifully crafted sweet wines. Napa may be famed for its bold Cabernets and elegant Chardonnays, yet its…
A California wine country escape where history, hospitality and discovery still feel wonderfully close to the surface. By Jamie Knee Just 35 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore Valley offers one of California’s most historic and surprisingly under the radar wine country escapes. On a Tri Valley wine travel road trip from Santa Barbara…
By Jamie Knee If you’re planning a trip, this Washington wine country travel guide by Jamie Knee is your perfect companion. Washington Wine Country Travel Join me on a Washington wine country travel adventure through one of the Pacific Northwest’s most captivating wine regions. As a wine travel writer, I am constantly searching for…