Katarina Jelks

Katarina Jelks is a professionally trained sommelier from Hawaii. She received her Wine & Management Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her experience working across the wine industry, in locations all around the world (France, Australia, New Zealand, the US & more), has resulted in a global perspective. She loves sharing her passion with others and helping them to chase their thirst for interesting wine and great food.

Food Tours
Katarina JelksMarch 3, 2026
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The 7 Best Pasta Making Classes in Rome (March 2026 Reviews)
Rome is one of the most incredible places in the world for culture, history, and of course, pasta. However, with…
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Food Tours
Katarina JelksFebruary 20, 2026
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The 5 Best San Francisco Food Tours (Reviews For 2026)
San Francisco is one of the most interesting cities in the US, and while it’s often known for its famous…
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Blog
Katarina JelksJanuary 18, 2026
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Finger Lakes Wine Region: A Deep Dive Into America’s Most Underrated Wineries
The Finger Lakes are a collection of 11 lakes created when glaciers from the Ice Age melted over 10,000 years…
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Food Tours
Katarina JelksNovember 27, 2025
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The 7 Best Barcelona Tapas Tours (Reviews For 2026)
Barcelona is a treasure trove full of breathtaking architecture, rich history, and mouthwatering cuisine, to the point that it can…
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Wine Tours
Katarina JelksOctober 17, 2025
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The 5 Best Traverse City Wine Tours (Reviews For 2026)
Daydreaming of lake views, rolling vineyards, and maybe fresh air breezing through your hair? Easily one of the most underrated…
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Wine Tours
Katarina JelksOctober 11, 2025
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The 7 Best Rioja Wine Tours (Reviews For 2026)
While Italy may be the first country most people think of when “European wine” comes up. However, did you know…
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Food Tours
Katarina JelksAugust 28, 2025
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The 7 Best Madrid Food Tours (Reviews For 2026)
Let’s be honest – if you’re in Madrid and you aren’t drinking and/or sipping your way through the city, are…
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Wine Tours
Katarina JelksJuly 31, 2025
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The 7 Best Barcelona Food Tours (Reviews For 2026)
Barcelona is not only known for its incredible history and unique architecture unlike anywhere else in the world, but also…
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Wine Tours
Katarina JelksJuly 31, 2025
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The 7 Best Venice Food Tours (Reviews For 2026)
Whether you’re a seafood fan, a pasta fiend, or simply want to get to know Venice’s food scene like a…
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Food Tours
Katarina JelksFebruary 15, 2026
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The 7 Best Rome Food Tours (Reviews For 2026)
While ancient Rome didn’t have anything spectacular about their food scene (can you say cereal and legumes?), the famous Italian…
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