Jamie Knee, known as the Petite Wine Traveler, is a distinguished Santa Barbara Wine Expert, Wine Presenter, and California Wine Writer with ten years of experience in the wine industry. She specializes in Santa Barbara, California, and Spanish wines, leveraging her expertise as a prolific writer, educator, and television presenter.

Jamie's expertise spans Wine Writing, Education, and Presentation, with a focus on Santa Barbara Wine Country, California and Spanish Wines. She curates tasting experiences at resorts, restaurants, festivals, and private wine travel events globally. Notably, she consults for the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, enhancing their wine programs.

Jamie authors PetiteWineTraveler.com and serves as a weekly wine columnist for the Montecito Journal. Her contributions extend to The Slow Wine Guide, Santa Barbara Independent, and Santa Barbara Lifestyles, appearing in prestigious publications like Somm Journal, Tasting Panel, and Napa Magazine.

Jamie presents wine selections on local news stations, including News Channel 312 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

As an esteemed Wine Judge, Jamie evaluates wines in global competitions annually. Her certifications include Certified Specialist of Wine, California Wine Appellation Specialist, Spanish Wine Scholar, Rioja Wine Educator, and Cava Wine Educator.

Jamie founded the Montecito Wine Society and actively participates in professional organizations such as the Circle of Wine Writers, International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association, and serves on the board of the Association for Women in Communications