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Jamie Knee

(She/Her)
California, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara
As seen in: Petite Wine Traveler, LinkedIn, Issuu, Spotify, Substack, Skift, The Press Democrat, EIN News, Santa Barbara Independent, Noozhawk, KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA) and
Covers:  wine, travel, food, enotourism, luxury travel experiences, wine tourism and media.
Doesn't Cover: Politics

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Jamie Knee’s Biography

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Jamie Knee is a top wine travel writer, global wine travel presenter, Contributing Writer for Decanter, Forbes Travel Guide Speaker, and founder of Petite Wine Traveler. An award winning voice in wine travel media and enotourism, she works at the intersection of wine, travel, culture, luxury hospitality, and destination storytelling.

Based in Santa Barbara County, California, Jamie covers wine travel, Santa Barbara Wine Country, California wine, North American wine, Mexican wine, enotourism, lu…

Jamie Knee’s Journalist Portfolio

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Wine as a Passport: California Wine Month by the Coast

Wine as a Passport: California Wine Month by the Coast

Join Wine Travel Writer, Jamie Knee, from Santa Barbara and Sonoma to Napa, Paso Robles, SLO Coast, Monterey,…

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California Wine Month: A Celebration of Harvest California Wine Month with Wine Travel Writer Jam...

California Wine Month: A Celebration of Harvest California Wine Month with Wine Travel Writer Jam...

California Wine Month: A Wine Travel Writer's Guide to Exploring California Wine Country California Wine Mont…

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Wine as a Passport: Inside American Airlines' New Premium Travel Experience

Wine as a Passport: Inside American Airlines' New Premium Travel Experience

Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler explores American Airlines' new Flagship Suite, premium dining, wines, and t…

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How Wine Became My Passport to the World

How Wine Became My Passport to the World

This is the story behind Petite Wine Traveler, wine travel writer, wine travel presenter and global wine comm…

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Luxury Wine Travel: Why Great Hotel Wine Programs Matters

Luxury Wine Travel: Why Great Hotel Wine Programs Matters

Luxury wine travel writer Jamie Knee explores how hotel cellars, sommeliers, design and sense of place turn w…

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Best German Wines 2026: My 20 Standout VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS Wines from Wiesbaden

Best German Wines 2026: My 20 Standout VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS Wines from Wiesbaden

Explore the best German wines of 2026, featuring exquisite tastes from renowned vineyards across the country,…

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Articles

Santa Barbara Wine Writer Explores Wine & Fire in the Sta. Rita Hills 2026

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By Jamie Knee Jamie Knee, Wine Writer in Santa Barbara Wine Country As a Santa Barbara wine writer, I am lucky to live close to one of the most fascinating wine regions in California. The Sta. Rita Hills is a place I return to again and again, not because it is familiar, but because it keeps revealing new layers. The wind feels different there. The light feels different.
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California Wine Month: A Wine Travel Writer’s Guide to Exploring California Wine Country

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By Jamie Knee
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By Jamie Knee Wine Travel in Sta Rita Hills with Jamie Knee Every September, California Wine Month arrives just as wine country begins to hum with the energy of harvest. The light changes, grapes hang heavy on the vines, cellar teams move with purpose, and the air seems to carry that unmistakable feeling that something important is underway. For me, California Wine Month is never just a reason to open a bottle.
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Luxury Wine Travel: Why Great Hotel Wine Programs Matters

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By Jamie Knee
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Wine as a Passport through the cellars, sommeliers, service, design and sense of place that turn a hotel stay into a destination experience. By Jamie Knee Jamie Knee, Wine Travel Writer and Presenter Luxury wine travel, at least the way I see it, does not begin and end at the vineyard gate.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

I think people get news faster, and are able to respond accordingly.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Overall, being a wine journalist allows me to combine my passion for wine with storytelling, exploration, and education. It's a profession that continually challenges and inspires me, as I strive to provide valuable insights, ignite curiosity, and enhance the wine experiences of others. Whether it's through the written word, captivating visuals, or engaging conversations, I aim to share the joy and beauty of wine with the world.

Awards

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Wine Travel Awards

2026 - Wine Travel Influencer

Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Wins Top Wine & Food Influencer of the Year. Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026.

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Wine Travel Awards

2026 - Nominee Wine & Food Influencer of the Year 2025-2026

Wine & Travel Awards Top Wine & Food Influencer of the Year 2025-2026. Awarded to the top Journalists, professional media, bloggers, photographers, and videographers. Category Brightest Journey: Authors whose work includes a reportage (video, article) from an enogastronomic excursion or a reportage of a trip to an interesting region, a specific wine trail site may be nominated in this category

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Wine Travel Awards

2026 - Nominee Wine Ambassador of the Year 2025-2026

Wine Travel Awards Wine Ambassador of the Year 2025-2026. Awarded to individuals representing wines, regions, enogastronomic routes, brands, associations, consortia, national wine bureaus, tourist offices, and tour operators.

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Top 50 Most Influential Women in Wine Industry

2024 - Wine Hospitality Influencer

Santa Barbara, CA – Jamie Knee, founder of Petite Wine Traveler and the Montecito Wine Society, has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in the Alcohol Beverage Industry by WINWSA (Women in Wine & Spirits Awards). This prestigious recognition highlights Jamie’s innovative contributions to wine education, global wine tourism, wine lifestyle and her ability to create memorable, engaging experiences for wine enthusiasts around the world. #wineinfluencer

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