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Judges

Meet our Judges for 2021

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Double Gold

96-100

points

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Gold

90-95

points

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Silver

85-89

points

Greg Sherwood MW

Master of Wine, Fine Wine Critic, Buyer & International Wine Judge

Greg Sherwood MW is one of the wine trade’s most respected fine wine commentators, buyers, and judges. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Greg spent his early years travelling extensively around the world before pursuing a career in wine in London, one of the world's leading fine wine centres. He became a Master of Wine in 2007, joining an elite group of wine professionals who have achieved the industry's most prestigious qualification.

Based in London, Greg has built an international reputation through his deep expertise in fine wine, particularly South African wines, while maintaining extensive knowledge across the world's leading wine regions. He is a regular contributor to leading wine publications including Decanter Magazine, Club Oenologique, and Winemag, and serves as a senior judge and panel chair at some of the world's most respected wine competitions and industry tastings.

Over more than two decades in the wine industry, Greg has worked closely with collectors, merchants, importers, producers, and fine wine buyers, providing a unique perspective on both wine quality and commercial success. Through his acclaimed platform, A Fine Wine Safari, he continues to review, analyse, and champion some of the world's most exciting wines while remaining actively engaged with the global wine trade.

Having Greg Sherwood MW evaluate your wines means your products are being assessed by one of the wine industry's most experienced fine wine authorities. As a Master of Wine, respected critic, senior competition judge, and fine wine specialist, Greg brings a global perspective shaped by decades of tasting and evaluating wines from every major wine-producing region.

His extensive experience working with collectors, importers, merchants, and premium wine buyers allows him to assess wines not only for technical quality but also for their ability to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. Producers benefit from the insight of a judge who understands both the nuances of fine wine and the commercial realities of building successful wine brands.

For wineries seeking credibility, market recognition, and meaningful validation from influential wine professionals, having their wines judged by Greg Sherwood MW adds significant value to their London Wine Competition participation.