Jamie Knee #104
Global Wine & Food Influence
Jamie Knee is a luxury wine travel writer, international wine travel media personality, and cultural storyteller dedicated to presenting wine as an expression of place, people, and heritage. She was recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Wine Hospitality (WINWSA). Through Petite Wine Traveler, Jamie immerses audiences in the heart of wine regions worldwide, showcasing not only wines but also the landscapes, traditions, and human stories that shape them.
Her work spans Europe and the United States, with media coverage across Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mexico, the UK, and California. Jamie’s storytelling emphasizes authenticity, sensory experience, and cultural context, positioning wine as a living reflection of its territory rather than merely a commodity.
Advancing Wine Tourism Through Media
Jamie is the creator and host of Petite Wine Traveler Explores, a cultural travel and wine series soon to air on PBS, highlighting wine regions through place, craftsmanship, and human connection. Her work has appeared in Montecito Journal, Somm Journal, Napa Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent, Sonoma Gazette, Slow Wine Guide, and Petite Wine Traveler Substack, consistently promoting wine tourism through thoughtful, culturally aware storytelling.
Leadership in Wine & Culinary Experiences
Jamie serves as an ambassador for wine regions, destinations, and cultural institutions through television, live events, festivals, and international conferences. She regularly hosts, moderates, and presents wine and travel-focused programming, guiding audiences with warmth, clarity, and deep expertise.
Her experience includes presenting wines on Celebrity Cruises, AMA river cruises, speaking at international wine tourism and industry conferences, moderating panels, and representing wine regions at major festivals and media events. Jamie is also a certified wine educator and sommelier, bringing credibility and educational depth to every ambassadorial role. She was the Director of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, 2024-2025, in conjunction with the Julia Child Foundation. Jamie increased the festival events from 26 to over 80, featuring food, wine, and hospitality from across Santa Barbara County.
A Modern Ambassador for Wine & Place
Jamie Knee represents a contemporary vision of wine ambassadorship — one rooted in curiosity, cultural respect, and meaningful connection. Her work bridges wine education, travel media, and destination promotion, helping international audiences understand why wine matters, where it comes from, and how it reflects the identity of its region.
Through Petite Wine Traveler, live engagement, and international collaboration, Jamie continues to serve as a trusted voice for wine regions and cultural destinations, fostering appreciation, connection, and sustainable interest in wine tourism worldwide.
