Jamie Knee

Jamie Knee, known to wine lovers as The Petite Wine Traveler, is an award-winning Wine Expert, International Wine Judge, and celebrated Wine & Travel Media Personality with over a decade of curating luxurious culinary and wine experiences around the world. Recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Wine Hospitality, she artfully blends cultural storytelling, education, and refined travel, from the vineyards of Tuscany to the windswept estates of California’s coast, to inspire deep connections through each pour and view. Her distinguished credentials are: Certified Specialist of Wine, WSET-certified, Spanish Wine Scholar, Rioja and Cava Educator, Champagne Expert, and California Wine Appellation Specialist are the foundation for her authentic and immersive approach to wine travel and learning.

As Director of the 2024–25 Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership with the Julia Child Foundation, Jamie orchestrated over 75 events celebrating farm-to-table excellence, culinary tourism, sustainability, and wine-country storytelling, including a standout Grand Wine & Food Tasting featuring 60+ artisans. She also lends her voice to Somm Journal, Napa Magazine, Sonoma County Gazette, BevNet, Noozhawk, and the Santa Barbara Independent, while penning a Wine Travel column for the Montecito Journal and hosting Passport Postcards, her luxury wine travel blog on Substack.

Jamie is a familiar face on camera, offering wine education and destination inspiration on News Channel 3-12. Through engaging public speaking, masterclasses, and hosting, she invites wide audiences to savor the stories behind each glass.

As the founder of PetiteWineTraveler.com, she leads global wine tours, judges at premier international competitions, and collaborates with top-tier resorts, tourism boards, and luxury brands. Jamie also champions authentic storytelling by serving on the boards of the Association for Women in Communications and TV Santa Barbara.

Jamie is the Host, Creator, and Co-Producer of the new upcoming PBS series Petite Wine Traveler Explores: California Central Coast—a ten-episode exploration of California’s coolest wine regions, from Sta. Rita Hills to Paso Robles and beyond, spotlighting world-class wine, farm-to-table kitchens, and soulful hospitality. The series is slated to debut nationwide in early 2026.

She thrives on collaboration and seeks creative partnerships with brands, storytellers, and educators who share her vision of enriching lives through the beauty of wine, travel, and connection.