Catherine Marshall graduated from Elsenburg in 1991. Apprenticeships at various local cellars interspersed with international experiences in France (Burgundy and St-Emilion- Bordeaux), USA ( California and Oregon) and Australia.
Resident winemaking positions followed at four wineries in Stellenbosch and Paarl before embarking on a solo career establishing and running the wine business. At this time, she was instrumental in formalising the Garagiste Movement which has gone on to become very successful in South Africa. Although she no longer participates, she has been inducted as honorary member.
As Cellar master at various wineries, Catherine has garnered many local and international awards, including Tim Atkin (UK MW) 95 points consistently for Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc and 5-star Platter Wine Guide accolades for Shiraz , Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc. In addition to a full wine schedule, Catherine enjoys mountain hiking ( Base camp Everest in Tibet and the Annapurna in Nepal being some of her highlights), gardening with herbs and indigenous fynbos, exotic travel and entertaining friends and family.
There are few people in the industry with the dept of knowledge and experience that Catherine has. So please join us, as he Host Catherine and her incredible wines at wine menu.
Lineup:
Riesling
Chenin Fermented in Clay
Pinot Noir on Sandstone Soils
Pinot Noir on Clay Soils
Finite Elements Pinot Noir
Swartland Grenache
Peter’s Vision
Seats are limited, so booking is essential. Click HERE to book.