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.
South Beach Seafood Festival Preview with Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee By Jamie Knee South Florida is famous for its sparkling coastline and incredible seafood, with water on three sides and fishing culture woven into daily life. As a wine travel writer who loves any excuse to pair fresh oysters with a crisp glass of…
By Jamie Knee A Journey Into the Heart of Sauternes and Barsac In the southern reaches of Bordeaux lies a landscape that feels touched by magic. Sauternes, one of the region’s most celebrated AOCs, is revered for its opulent, full bodied sweet wines crafted primarily from Sémillon. These golden nectars, shaped by nature’s rarest phenomenon,…
Where to Sip in Miami By Jamie Knee Miami often brings to mind fast cars, neon lights, sandy beaches, and the iconic scenes made famous by Miami Vice. Yet the true Miami, the one locals cherish, is far more nuanced. It is a mosaic of intimate neighborhoods, each with its own rhythm and personality. When…
By Jamie Knee A Harvest Dinner Under the Paso Robles Sky There are evenings in a wine writer’s life that feel like they drift straight from the pages of a novel, and joining the Winemakers Harvest Dinner at Villa San-Juliette was one of them. I had the joy of being seated next to winemaker Dan…
Join me on a Paso Robles Wine Travel Tour that promises to be an unforgettable experience. By Jamie Knee As a luxury wine travel writer, I spent part of the summer in California’s Central Coast. I kicked off my Paso Robles Wine Travel Tour with a fabulous Paso Robles Downtown City Tour. It was hosted by Laura…
By Jamie Knee| Wine Talk with What is Up Miami shares engaging insights. Excerpts from an interview with Wine Talk and What is Up Miami cover various topics, showcasing Jamie Knee’s business ventures. Growing up in Southern California and Honolulu, wine and agriculture were parts of Jamie Knee’s personal experience. Later, after relocating to Miami,…
Explore the delightful flavors of Colombian seafood on South Beach. By Jamie Knee South Beach is famous for its electric energy, and it is also home to some of the city’s most flavorful cuisine. This includes standout Colombian seafood on South Beach. During Swim Week, we slipped into La Ventana, a lively Colombian favorite that locals…
By Jamie Knee| The evolution of Rosé Wine in modern forms has intrigued wine enthusiasts around the world. Modern rosé wins fans through its distinctive production methods and wide range of flavors, so wine lovers now stock it as a staple. Sommeliers highlight this style for its versatility and elegant taste. Because of that, rosé…
By Jamie Knee When most people imagine Miami’s South Beach, they picture a brilliant blend of tropical glamour. Fruity cocktails, pastel Art Deco facades, Caribbean influences, lively crowds, and that unmistakable South Beach rhythm all come together. This creates a world that feels both cinematic and irresistible. As a luxury food and wine writer, I…
Embark on a Beaujolais wine travel adventure and explore the exquisite flavors and scenic vineyards of one of France’s most captivating regions. By Jamie Knee Beaujolais remains one of France’s most delightful wine regions, yet she often sits quietly between two glamorous neighbors, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. As a global wine travel writer, I…
Enotourism · Luxury Travel · Cultural Experiences By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Forget everything you thought you knew about wine tourism. The world’s most sophisticated travelers aren’t just visiting vineyards anymore, they’re using wine as a portal to culture, place, and meaning. And the brands, tourism boards, and luxury hospitality groups that understand this…
Why Europe’s pink wines still set the mood, and why California’s Central Coast belongs in the conversation By Jamie Knee If rosé is still the it girl of the season, it is because spring gives her the perfect stage. Spring arrives in color and light. Gardens bloom. Afternoons soften. The table begins to move outdoors…
Selected for The Forum by Forbes Travel Guide By Jamie Knee I’m honored to share that I have been selected for The Forum by Forbes Travel Guide, a new global speakers bureau created for thought leaders in service, culture, and performance across hospitality and beyond. Forbes Travel Guide announced the launch of The Forum at…
Wine Travel Writer, Wine Presenter, and Global Media Voice By Jamie Knee Enotourism has become one of the most compelling expressions of modern travel, and it is gaining attention for its unique approach. At its most beautiful, it is not simply about tasting wine. It is about stepping into a landscape and understanding how culture,…
Why Italy’s elegant culture of early evening drinks, small bites, and lingering conversation feels like the perfect expression of wine as a passport By Jamie Knee I have long loved aperitivo. It is one of my favorite rituals when traveling in Italy, that lovely pause in the late afternoon or early evening when a glass…
What Building a Wine Travel Website Taught Me About Owning a Platform, Growing a Brand, and Creating a Home for Storytelling By Jamie Knee When I first started Petite Wine Traveler, I was not trying to build noise. I was trying to build meaning. I had been traveling through wine regions, meeting winemakers, discovering cultures…
How the Future of Wine Tourism Depends on Human Connection, Welcoming Experiences, and Access at Every Level By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Lately, I keep returning to one very clear idea: wine travel is at its best when it feels accessible, social, and deeply human. Some of the most meaningful wine experiences are not…
What Global Wine Regions Taught Me About Belonging, Storytelling, and the Power of Travel By Jamie Knee Wine travel is often discussed as a luxury, a leisure pursuit, or a beautiful way to spend time. It can certainly be all of those things. But at its most meaningful, wine travel is something deeper. It is…
By Jamie Knee The Meaning Behind a Wine Travel Awards Nomination Wine has always been about more than what’s in the glass. For me, it has always been about place, people, and the feeling that stays with you long after the experience ends. That’s why recognition in wine travel carries a different kind of meaning.…
A Luxury Wine Travel Guide to the 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…