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 Tucked into the green heart of Umbria, framed by ancient stone and sweeping valleys, Montefalco rises like a quiet balcony above the countryside. Though smaller and less commercial than its famous neighbors, it holds something rare. It has a wine identity rooted in heritage but now confidently stepping into a broader, more…
Discover Croatia’s coastal wine treasures along the Adriatic, from Pošip and Plavac Mali to Malvazija in Istria, with wine travel writer Jamie Knee.
A Petite Wine Traveler Guide to Late Fall Comfort, with Jamie Knee As late autumn settles in and kitchens fill with soft warmth, cozy dishes find new elegance through thoughtful wine pairing. Luxury wine travel writer Jamie Knee, The Petite Wine Traveler, invites you to explore a refined collection of wine and soup pairings that…
Petite Wine Traveler Explores is a slow and sensory exploration of the landscapes, people, and craftsmanship of California’s Central Coast! Created and hosted by Jamie Knee, produced with Bounce Em, an Emmy-winning team. Petite Wine Traveler Explores PBS Travel & Wine Series is a cinematic journey into the soul of California’s Central Coast — its…
Experience the Golden Door, a luxury wellness retreat with private-label wines, chef-driven cuisine and Japanese-inspired tranquility. A true wine and wellness escape.
A Luxury Wine and Seasonal Food Pairing Journey, with Wine Writer Jamie Knee As cooler evenings arrive and kitchens fill with warmth, cozy fall wine and food pairings become essential for the season of slow cooking, elegant comfort food, and thoughtful wine matchings. It’s the perfect time for cozy fall wine and food pairings. Luxury…
Discover the world’s most exciting emerging wine regions, from Swiss terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva to Japan’s alpine wineries and Mexico’s bold Baja reds. These hidden destinations offer unforgettable wines, rich culinary culture and fewer crowds — perfect for the modern luxury wine traveler seeking something truly new.
Explore five incredible fall wine destinations around the world with luxury wine travel writer Jamie Knee, from Italy and France to Oregon, Napa and Rioja. Sip, savor and stay in the season’s most beautiful wine regions.
Luxury Wine & Art Travel with Writer Jamie Knee Luxury wine travel meets European art culture in remarkable ways, and no one captures that relationship like luxury wine travel writer Jamie Knee. Across Europe, there are rare places where art is not decoration but identity, where architecture, sculpture, cuisine and wine tell a story of…
Discover the Royal Hotel Sanremo, a historic gem on Italy’s Riviera dei Fiori, where sea-view suites, iconic gardens, and Michelin-starred dining capture the romance of the Belle Époque. From sunset terraces to legendary guests, this seaside retreat is a luxurious escape into timeless Riviera elegance.
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…