Greg Sherwood MW

Handford completed his MW qualification in 2007 and as the senior buyer for fine wines at Handford Wines, he has extensive tasting experience. He is a regular judge at DWWA, SA Top 100, Nederburg Wine Auction and WOSA World Sommelier Awards, and writes the popular fine wine blog www.gregsherwoodmw.com.

My top three

Oldenburg Vineyards, Reserve,

Banghoek 2015 This elegantly herbaceous style is wonderfully old World in character. definitely a stellenbosch star to watch now that genius nic van Aarde is joining the winery from Warwick. May the magic continue! 94 Drink 2019-2025

Thelema Mountain Vineyards 2015

Thelema is an undisputed heavyweight champion of pure, single-varietal Cabernet sauvignon in the Cape. This wonderfully aromatic expression may be a little tight on purchase, but it will certainly reward ageing – one not to be missed. 93 Drink 2019-2025

Le Riche, Reserve 2015 father and son Etienne and Christo le riche deliver benchmark Cabernet sauvignons with a superb, ageworthy track record. The reserve is an icon wine in waiting. 92 Drink 2019-2024