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.

Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksDecember 13, 2024
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The 7 Best Venice Food Tours (Reviews For 2025)
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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Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksMay 1, 2025
3
The 7 Best Rome Food Tours (Reviews For 2025)
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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Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksOctober 21, 2024
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The 7 Best Cape Town Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Cape Town is a stunning destination known for thrilling landscapes and beautiful ocean views, but it’s also a top spot…
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Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksMay 1, 2025
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The 7 Best Barcelona Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Embark on a Barcelona wine tour and immerse yourself in an array of flavors and culture, experiencing some of the…
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Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksMay 7, 2025
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The 7 Best Florence Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
As quite literally the center of the Renaissance, Florence is one of the most fascinating, culturally rich cities in the…
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Wine Product Reviews
Katarina JelksFebruary 19, 2025
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The 7 Best Small Wine Fridges (Reviews For 2025)
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Wine & Food Tours
Katarina JelksAugust 19, 2024
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The 7 Best Chianti Wine Tours From Florence (Reviews For 2025)
Tuscany is one of the most beautiful regions in the world, with its rolling hills adorned with beautiful vineyards and…
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Wine Product Reviews
Katarina JelksMarch 5, 2025
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The 5 Best Wine Preservation Systems (Reviews For 2025)
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Katarina JelksJuly 4, 2024
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The Best Food Pairings for Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir has proven time and time again what a spectacular wine it truly is. When paired with the right…
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Katarina JelksAugust 4, 2024
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How to Close a Wine Bottle Without a Cork
There’s nothing like opening a nice bottle of wine and dreaming of that first sip with a relaxed expression, except…
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