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Gary Jordan (Winemaker/ Viticulturist)
Gary grew up in Durbanville, South Africa and attended the University of Cape Town, where he qualified as a Geologist. After having worked in South Africa as a geologist, Gary attended the MSc program in Viticulture and Enology and worked as a winemaker in California before spearheading the growth and development of Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa with his wife Kathy.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Gary and Kathy purchased Mousehall Country Estate in 2017 as part of their “retirement plan.”
Today, Gary brings his extensive expertise in viticulture and winemaking to the Mousehall team, combining innovation, experience, and a deep passion for exceptional wine.
Kathy Jordan (Winemaker/ Finance)
Kathy grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing a major in Economics and Industrial Psychology at the University of Cape Town, Kathy worked as a Merchandiser for a leading fashion company in Cape Town.
Kathy lived in California, USA for two years thereafter with her husband Gary, studying Enology at the University of California, Davis, as well as gaining international experience at a winery in Sonoma.
Kathy returned to South Africa to manage the building and development of Jordan Wine Estate alongside Gary, transforming Jordan into the world-class wine, hospitality and wine tourism business it is today.
Kathy brings her experience and passion for both winemaking and business to the team at Mousehall, playing an integral role across all aspects of the estate.
Christy Jordan (Distiller/ Marketing)
Christy grew up in Stellenbosch on her family-run wine farm, Jordan Wine Estate. After completing her degree in Visual Communications majoring in photography, Christy travelled extensively working in various hospitality roles on yachts and five star lodges around the world before moving to England in 2019.
In 2019 Christy passed her distilling course in London and shortly after worked in a Distillery in Ireland learning the art of distilling and blending before creating her own spirits.
At Mousehall, Christy is involved in the day-to-day running of the estate- from master distiller to marketing, managing export logistics, and coordinating the perfect stay at Mousehall Oast
Nick Siersema (Sales /Events)
Nick grew up in Huizen, The Netherlands. He studied Economics at the University of Amsterdam and went on to do a master’s degree in Rome. He moved to London in 2020 to work in IT Sales and shortly after met Christy.
After 4 years in IT Sales, Nick left the city life behind and moved to the English Countryside to join Christy and the Mousehall Team.
Nick is an integral part of the Mousehall team, working across sales, customer relations, events, and tastings, helping to share the Mousehall story and experience with guests and customers alike..
Tommie Trelawny-Vernon (Tour & Tastings / Events)
After studying at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with an MA Hons in 2022, Tommie developed a career in journalism, podcasting and documentary filmmaking. His work has taken him into a wide range of subjects and stories, with a particular interest in people, places and the stories behind them.
At Mousehall, Tommie brings his storytelling experience to help share the character of the estate, its wines and spirits, and the people behind them.
Ashleigh Lawrence (Distillery & Winery Assistant)
Ashleigh grew up in South Africa. After finishing high school, she travelled to the USA to be an Aupair where her love for children and teaching developed.
Ashleigh joined the Mousehall team towards the end of 2022, assisting Kathy & Christy in the Distillery & Winery.
Ashleigh plays an important role behind the scenes at Mousehall, from labelling and packaging bottles to processing orders, assisting with the Mousehall Oast accommodation, and ensuring everything remains organised and well managed across the estate.