Hi, I’m Kelsey, founder of Paint the Town Wine.

During my varsity years I worked in the restaurant industry where I was exposed to drinking wine for the first time and the love affair began… I soon fell into the wine industry and have spent the past decade turning that passion into measurable value for restaurants, hotels and event brands.

My groundwork is solid—BA in Communications, a Wedding & Event Planning certificate, WSET Level 2 and Cape Wine
Academy Level 2 accreditations, plus the WSET Level 3 tasting exam already in the bag.

Roles at South Africa’s largest distributor, Vinimark, and later in a boutique agency have given me a 360° view of the trade,
from global icons to small lot innovators.

What truly drives me is helping people discover the bottle that turns a simple moment into something unforgettable—wine that lifts the room, sparks conversation and sets hearts ablaze.