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.

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Santa Barbara Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee: A Global Voice for Enotourism

By Petite Wine Traveler / July 13, 2026 / Comments Off on Santa Barbara Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee: A Global Voice for Enotourism

How California’s Central Coast shaped a luxury wine travel writer, presenter, and storyteller connecting wine, hospitality, culture, and place. By Jamie Knee  As a Santa Barbara wine travel writer, I am excited to share my experiences exploring this beautiful region. There are places that reveal themselves slowly, through a sequence of small and beautiful details.…

Santa Barbara Wine Country, Women Winemakers, and the Spirit of the Santa Ynez Valley

By Petite Wine Traveler / July 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Santa Barbara Wine Country, Women Winemakers, and the Spirit of the Santa Ynez Valley

Women Winemakers and Culinarians Grand Tasting. By Jamie Knee There are wine regions you admire from a distance, and there are wine regions that become part of who you are. For me, Santa Barbara wine country is both home and inspiration. As a Santa Barbara wine writer, wine travel writer, and founder of Petite Wine…

National Spritz Day Countdown: Traveling the World One Spritz at a Time with Jamie Knee

By Petite Wine Traveler / July 3, 2026 / Comments Off on National Spritz Day Countdown: Traveling the World One Spritz at a Time with Jamie Knee

Celebrating National Spritz Day, by Jamie Knee     There are some drinks that do more than refresh us. They carry mood, and a sense of place. They carry a whole way of living that feels instantly transportive from the very first sip. That is part of what I have always loved about the spritz,…

Wine as a Passport: Luxury Wine Travel and Enotourism Writer and Presenter

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 30, 2026 / Comments Off on Wine as a Passport: Luxury Wine Travel and Enotourism Writer and Presenter

The Voice of Luxury Wine Travel and Enotourism By Jamie Knee, Wine Travel Writer and Speaker Wine has always been more than something to taste. At its most powerful, it becomes a way of understanding a place more deeply, expressing landscape and history and culture and memory in a way few other things can. A…

Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide and Glamorous Restaurants

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide and Glamorous Restaurants

Los Angeles Enotourism Guide: Where I eat and drink in LA. By Jamie Knee As the founder of Petite Wine Traveler, I look at wine, food, culture, and travel through the lens of enotourism, the meeting point of wine, hospitality, food, and place. My work has increasingly been positioned in wine travel media and enotourism,…

Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide: Glamorous Restaurants in LA County for Summer Dining

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide: Glamorous Restaurants in LA County for Summer Dining

Los Angeles Enotourism Guide: Where I eat and drink in LA. By Jamie Knee As the founder of Petite Wine Traveler, I look at wine, food, culture, and travel through the lens of enotourism, the meeting point of wine, hospitality, food, and place. My work has increasingly been positioned in wine travel media and enotourism,…

Luxury Summer Events 2026: Where to Go, What to Drink, Where to Stay

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 6, 2026 / Comments Off on Luxury Summer Events 2026: Where to Go, What to Drink, Where to Stay

Top wine travel guide to Monaco, Le Mans, Royal Ascot, Art Basel, Milan, Wimbledon, and the summer calendar shaping luxury travel now! By Jamie Knee   Summer at the top end of travel is never just about where people go. It is about why they go, how they experience a place, and what turns an…

Enotourism Writer and Speaker: Why Wine Regions Need a Real Voice in Wine Travel

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Enotourism Writer and Speaker: Why Wine Regions Need a Real Voice in Wine Travel

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…

Poland Wine Travel Guide: Why Southern Poland Is Europe’s Most Unexpected Enotourism Escape

By Petite Wine Traveler / June 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Poland Wine Travel Guide: Why Southern Poland Is Europe’s Most Unexpected Enotourism Escape

How Kraków and MaÅ‚opolska 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…

Santa Barbara Wine Travel Guide: Beaches, Wine Country, and Luxury Travel on the American Riviera

By Petite Wine Traveler / May 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Santa Barbara Wine Travel Guide: Beaches, Wine Country, and Luxury Travel on the American Riviera

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…

Luxury Wine Travel North Coast California: Napa, Sonoma and Anderson Valley

By Petite Wine Traveler / September 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Wine Travel North Coast California: Napa, Sonoma and Anderson Valley

  A Guide to Sparkling Terraces, Vineyard Cuisine and Iconic Wines on the California North Coast with Luxury Wine Travel Writer Jamie Knee     From terrace sunsets in Napa Valley to the redwood-lined vineyards of Sonoma and the quiet elegance of Anderson Valley, California’s North Coast AVA offers one of the most luxurious wine…

Caribbean Wine Pairing Travel Guide: Sailing the Islands One Glass at a Time

By Petite Wine Traveler / September 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Caribbean Wine Pairing Travel Guide: Sailing the Islands One Glass at a Time

Sail through the Caribbean with a glass in hand as Champagne, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and Burgundy meet island cuisine and seaside culture. From caviar on Nevis to grilled lobster in Antigua and sunset dinners off Mustique, discover how the perfect wine transforms every harbor into an unforgettable journey.

Luxury Wine Travel Loire Valley: Castles, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riverfront Dining

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Wine Travel Loire Valley: Castles, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riverfront Dining

By Jamie Knee, The Petite Wine TravelerFor those seeking a luxurious experience, Luxury Wine Travel in the Loire Valley offers an unforgettable journey. The Loire Valley: Castles, Wines, and River Dreams The Loire Valley is where French wine culture meets fairytale romance. Turreted castles rise above vineyards, boats drift along the silver river, and markets…

Luxury Wine Travel West Coast USA

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Wine Travel West Coast USA

From California Coastlines to Pacific Northwest Vines By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Travel Writer Late summer along the West Coast brings a quiet shift in energy. Light softens over the vineyards, ocean breezes mingle with warm inland air, and tasting rooms settle into the calm just before harvest. From the golden hills of California wine…

Luxury Wine Travel on California’s Central Coast

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Wine Travel on California’s Central Coast

By Jamie Knee, Luxury Wine Travel Writer Discover the allure of luxury wine travel on California’s Central Coast, where exceptional vineyards and opulent experiences await discerning travellers. Experience Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur Through Coastal Wines, Views, and Style California’s Central Coast is one of the most captivating wine and travel escapes in the United…

California Central Coast AVA: Luxury Wine Travel from Monterey to Santa Barbara

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on California Central Coast AVA: Luxury Wine Travel from Monterey to Santa Barbara

Explore the wonders of luxury wine travel along California’s Central Coast, where the vineyards beckon with their exquisite offerings.

Luxury Vineyard Stays Around the World

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Vineyard Stays Around the World

Summer Wine Travel with Luxury Wine Writer Jamie Knee Spend your summer where the vines meet the horizon, where wine is poured at the source, and where the art of slow living is part of the landscape. Around the world, luxury vineyard stays invite travelers to savor wine where it’s grown, letting the rhythm of…

Southern Spain Wine Travel Guide

By Petite Wine Traveler / August 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Southern Spain Wine Travel Guide

Mallorca, Málaga, Jerez and the Canary Islands with Luxury Wine Writer Jamie Knee Southern Spain is a place where the sun lingers on the horizon, the sea meets ancient vineyards, and wine is synonymous with culture. This region offers a compelling blend of historic winemaking, coastal beauty and Mediterranean elegance. From the volcanic vineyards of…

Sonoma Wine Country: A Coastal Retreat of Cool-Climate Elegance

By Petite Wine Traveler / July 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Sonoma Wine Country: A Coastal Retreat of Cool-Climate Elegance

Explore Sonoma Wine Country, where coastal fog, rugged hillsides and family-farmed vineyards produce elegant cool-climate wines. From ocean-shaped Chardonnay to expressive Pinot Noir and sustainably crafted sparkling wines, discover a region defined by authenticity, craftsmanship and the peaceful beauty of the California coast.

Luxury Summer Entertaining

By Petite Wine Traveler / July 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Luxury Summer Entertaining

Wine, Tablescape Inspiration, and Mediterranean Style with Jamie Knee I live in Santa Barbara, California, where long golden evenings invite a slower way of living, where glasses clink beneath the palms, and the Pacific breeze drifts past candlelit tables. Instead of jet-setting across Europe this week, I’m celebrating something equally indulgent: the art of luxury…