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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, KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA), Noozhawk and
Covers:  wine, travel, food, enotourism, luxury travel experiences, wine tourism and media.
Doesn't Cover: Politics

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Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, is the Award-Winning voice of wine travel media and enotourism. She is a Global Wine Travel Presenter, Wine Travel Writer, Forbes Travel Guide Presenter, and Wine Travel TV Host. She brings audiences into wine country through storytelling, place, and cultural connection.

Named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Wine Hospitality, Jamie is a 2025-2026 Wine Travel Award Winner for Top Wine and Food Influencer of the Year, Brightest Journey, and Wine Amba…

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

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

Explore the unique perspectives of Los Angeles wine travel and discover the enotourism treasures hidden in th…

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

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

Explore the luxury summer events 2026 that transform travel into unforgettable experiences with luxury wine t…

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

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

Explore the world of enotourism with insights from Jamie Knee, a global enotourism speaker, luxury wine trave…

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Wine Travel in Poland with Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler

Wine Travel in Poland with Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler

Jamie Knee, wine travel presenter and the voice of wine travel, writes about wine travel in Poland and why Po…

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

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

Explore Poland wine travel with the voice of wine travel, Jamie Knee, and discover the beauty and ambition of…

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Amalfi Coast Wine Travel

Amalfi Coast Wine Travel

What to see, sip, and savor along Italy's most seductive shoreline, with wine travel writer and the voice of …

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

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By Jamie Knee
| Petite Wine Traveler
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, rooted in one belief I return to again and again: wine is a passport.
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Why Poland May Be Europe’s Most Unexpected Wine Escape

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By Jamie Knee
| Montecito Journal
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 logistically interesting while still finding its footing. I left thinking about something else entirely. Beauty. Ambition. The thrill of discovering a wine region before the wider world fully catches on. That feeling is difficult to manufacture. Southern Poland carries that kind of appeal right now.
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Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Wins Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 Top Wine & Food Influencer

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By Jamie Knee
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Why This Wine Travel Awards Recognition Matters to Me By Jamie Knee Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Wine Travel Awards Winner 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 what it represents. Over the last several years, I have dedicated so much of my work to helping people see wine travel differently.
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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 - Nominee Wine Ambassador 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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