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Greg Sherwood MW

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London based South African Master of Wine, Fine Wine Consultant, Winemag.co.za columnist. Writing daily at gregsherwoodmw.com - A Fine Wine Safari

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I’m not the biggest football fan, but when the South African U20 team wins the AFCON Cup beating Morocco, it has to be celebrated. Are the days of SA football under achieving coming to an end with a new inspired younger generation!? Let’s hope so! 🇿🇦

I’m not the biggest football fan, but when the South African U20 team wins the AFCON Cup beating Morocco, it has to be celebrated. Are the days of SA football under achieving coming to an end with a new inspired younger generation!? Let’s hope so! 🇿🇦
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Thrilled to be invited to taste a selection of incredible Pierre Millemann Burgundies tonight at Gary Foulkes Cornus Restaurant in Victoria at an exclusive dinner hosted by importer musignywine 🍷#finewinesafari #burgundy

Thrilled to be invited to taste a selection of incredible Pierre Millemann Burgundies tonight at <a href="/garyfoulkes/">Gary Foulkes</a> Cornus Restaurant in Victoria at an exclusive dinner hosted by importer <a href="/musignywine/">musignywine</a> 🍷#finewinesafari #burgundy
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Greg Sherwood MW Grenache seems to really be having a moment...but you guys have been doing this for a few years now so are ahead of the curve. Delighted for Marelise of Marelise Niemann!

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The fabulous Maison Millemann Burgundy tasting dinner last night at the 1 ⭐️ The MICHELIN Guide Cornus restaurant of Gary Foulkes was simply spellbinding. Beautiful wines paired with immaculate food. Another top event from UK Burgundy specialist importer musignywine 🍷👌🏼

The fabulous Maison Millemann Burgundy tasting dinner last night at the 1 ⭐️ <a href="/MichelinGuideUK/">The MICHELIN Guide</a> Cornus restaurant of <a href="/garyfoulkes/">Gary Foulkes</a> was simply spellbinding. Beautiful wines paired with immaculate food. Another top event from UK Burgundy specialist importer  <a href="/musignywine/">musignywine</a> 🍷👌🏼
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South African wine stormed London last week with a series of blockbuster tastings. From Rubicon to rising stars, Greg Sherwood MW was in the thick of it. His verdict? Must-read: winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/g…

South African wine stormed London last week with a series of blockbuster tastings. From Rubicon to rising stars, <a href="/gregsherwoodmw/">Greg Sherwood MW</a> was in the thick of it. His verdict? Must-read: winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/g…
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Happy Chardonnay Day! They certainly don’t come much better than Restless River Ava Marie 2022… a stunning, glass ceiling shattering 97/100 GSMW example of excellence! 🍷💥😍🇿🇦

Happy Chardonnay Day! They certainly don’t come much better than <a href="/restlessriverRR/">Restless River</a> Ava Marie 2022… a stunning, glass ceiling shattering 97/100 GSMW example of excellence! 🍷💥😍🇿🇦
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Interesting poll on LinkedIn. I voted Portugal of course. South Africa is not really underrated. Greece would probably my next choice. 🧐 #finewinesafari 🍷

Interesting poll on LinkedIn. I voted Portugal of course. South Africa is not really underrated. Greece would probably my next choice. 🧐 #finewinesafari 🍷
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This Maxim machine gun was captured by Transvaal troops in the Jameson Raid of 1896, and recaptured by the 5th Regiment Imperial Yeomanry commanded by Colonel Meyrick (15th Hussars), at Brakspruit on the 19th September 1900. After the war the gun was given to Colonel Meyrick, and

This Maxim machine gun was captured by Transvaal troops in the Jameson Raid of 1896, and recaptured by the 5th Regiment Imperial Yeomanry commanded by Colonel Meyrick (15th Hussars), at Brakspruit on the 19th September 1900. After the war the gun was given to Colonel Meyrick, and
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Good times in London at the inaugural Chardonnay Association of South Africa blind tasting. Full write up and scores coming soon on the #finewinesafari … but in the meantime, check out Jamie Goode’s Wineanorak write-up. #chardonnay Neleen @ High Timber Carolyn Martin

Good times in London at the inaugural Chardonnay Association of South Africa blind tasting. Full write up and scores coming soon on the #finewinesafari … but in the meantime, check out <a href="/jamiegoode/">Jamie Goode</a>’s Wineanorak write-up. #chardonnay <a href="/HTimber/">Neleen @ High Timber</a> <a href="/creationwines/">Carolyn Martin</a>
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I’m more of a Sancerre / Pouilly Fume kind of guy than New World Savvy but the Salt River 2023 from Savage Wines in Cape Town is real beauty from Duncan Savage, a master with both Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chenin Blanc! #finewinesafari 💪🏻🇿🇦

I’m more of a Sancerre / Pouilly Fume kind of guy than New World Savvy but the Salt River 2023 from <a href="/realsavagewines/">Savage Wines</a> in Cape Town is real beauty from Duncan Savage, a master with both Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chenin Blanc! #finewinesafari 💪🏻🇿🇦
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Thrilled to be reviewing the new 2023 Raats Family Wines Eden cuvées from the one and only Bruwer Raats Bruwer Raats. Ratings and reviews out soon on the #finewinesafari Sadly, the wines will probably be sold out before scores go live, such is the incredible Eden wine following!

Thrilled to be reviewing the new 2023 Raats Family Wines Eden cuvées from the one and only <a href="/CheninKing/">Bruwer Raats</a> Bruwer Raats. Ratings and reviews out soon on the #finewinesafari Sadly, the wines will probably be sold out before scores go live, such is the incredible Eden wine following!
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This week is all about English and Welsh wines. I’ll be a panel chair for the 2025 WineGB awards this week which has seen a record amount of entries! 🍷💥🇬🇧 Peter Richards MW #englishwine

This week is all about English and Welsh wines. I’ll be a panel chair for the 2025 WineGB awards this week which has seen a record amount of entries! 🍷💥🇬🇧 <a href="/wineschools/">Peter Richards MW</a> #englishwine
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Some of South Africa’s most collectable wines revisited 10 years on in a major London blind tasting. Greg Sherwood MW reports: winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/g…

Some of South Africa’s most collectable wines revisited 10 years on in a major London blind tasting. <a href="/gregsherwoodmw/">Greg Sherwood MW</a> reports: winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/g…
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After a fantastic week of tasting top English and Welsh still and sparkling wines, the show is over for judges. WineGB Award winners for 2025 are sealed and in the can. 🎥 Watch out on social media for the worthy winners. 🍾🥂🍷 🇬🇧 #finewinesafari

After a fantastic week of tasting top English and Welsh still and sparkling wines, the show is over for judges. WineGB Award winners for 2025 are sealed and in the can. 🎥 Watch out on social media for the worthy winners. 🍾🥂🍷 🇬🇧 #finewinesafari