Catherine was born and raised in Cape Town. After several years abroad, she returned to establish a tourism business that soon evolved into specialised wine tours. Recognising the need to deepen her wine knowledge, she began her studies at the Cape Wine Academy. As she progressed through the courses toward the Cape Wine Master qualification, she worked with discerning travellers, journalists, wine clubs, and international winemakers.
From 2011 to 2021, Catherine owned and operated Sphere Foods, an import business supplying food products to South Africa and broader African markets. During this period, she completed HR and Strategic Business Management studies and qualified as a Commercial and Court-Aligned Mediator through the UCT Faculty of Law.
Today Catherine manages a portfolio of residential properties, practises mediation across community and business environments, and serves as a judge at wine competitions.
