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| 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…
By Jamie Knee Vouvray Wine Travel Guide: Chenin Blanc’s Most Elegant Expression One of my favorite white wines in the world is Vouvray. Discovering it through Vouvray wine travel only deepens that devotion. This historic Loire Valley appellation offers a rare combination of beauty, versatility, and sense of place. It produces wines that range from…
By Jamie Knee Art should be fun, exciting, and thought-provoking. But with all the shows in town, it can seem a bit overwhelming. Here’s your guide to get you through the week and Basel-ing like a pro. It’s Art Week Miami 2018! Read more about Art Week Last Year https://petitewinetraveler.com/miami-art-week-cultural-guide/ Art Basel Miami Beach Miami…
By Jamie Knee Sustainable Seafood and Cocktails in Miami As a luxury food and wine writer, I spend much of my time exploring the stories behind the plates and glasses that shape a destination’s culinary identity. In Miami, seafood is woven into our culture—fresh, abundant, and full of flavor. Yet the most meaningful dining experiences…
Let’s explore the effervescent delight of South African Sparkling Wine! Pét-nat is Champagne’s hip-cool kid sister…. and she’s the bubbly you definitely want to party with! It’s Champagne without the pretense or the price and it’s the bubbly of the moment. Pétillant Naturel, “naturally sparkling,†it’s shortened to pét-nat to make it even more cheeky!…
By Jamie Knee Miami Foodie Ooh Raw! Brings the Hawaiian Tropics to Miami. As a luxury food and wine travel writer, I love uncovering the flavors that shape a city’s identity. Miami is a treasure chest of global cuisine, and every now and then a spot pops up that captures the spirit of a place…
By Jamie Knee | Petite Wine Traveler | Luxury Wine Travel Writer, Global Wine Presenter, and Enotourism Storyteller How enotourism connects wine, hospitality, luxury travel, and destination identity, and why the right voice makes all the difference What Enotourism Really Means Enotourism is one of those words that sounds narrow until you begin to understand…
How Kraków and Małopolska are emerging as one of the most compelling new wine travel destinations in Europe. By, Jamie Knee Last month, I traveled to Kraków, Poland, where I was invited to speak at the International Wine Tourism Conference. I arrived expecting to find an emerging category that felt technically promising and still…
Why Santa Barbara remains one of California’s most beautiful enotourism escapes. By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler. This guide will share my insights into Santa Barbara wine travel. Santa Barbara is one of California’s most compelling luxury travel destinations, offering beaches, wine country, year-round beauty, and a distinctive enotourism experience on the American Riviera. For…
A luxury wine travel escape through coastal beauty, regional wines, and the art of living well. By, Jamie Knee There are some places that live in the imagination all year, but begin calling especially loudly as summer draws closer. For me, the Mediterranean is one of them. Perhaps it is the light first, that soft…
Why This Wine Travel Awards Recognition Matters to Me By Jamie Knee I am deeply honored to share that I have been named 2025–2026 Top Wine & Food Influencer, The Brightest Journey at the Wine Travel Awards. This recognition means a great deal to me, not simply because of the title itself, but because of…
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…