"From a Helderberg vineyard planted in 1980 and 4km from False Bay. Matured for 10 months in older oak. Citrus, peach, hay, herbs and a touch of reduction on the nose. The palate is intense but not obvious – excellent fruit density and vibrant acidity before a savoury, slightly bitter finish. A engrossing wine of great vinosity." 96 - Christian Eedes

"Impressing even more than 2021, stuning 2022 from same single parcel of 42 year old dryland bushvines near False Bay. Gorgeous and pure aromatics lemon, pear and blossoms, lithe and long texture and palate. Older-barrel ferment / 9 month on lees. A lift of salt on the finish " 95 - Platter's

"From two elevated Helderberg blocks. Radiant plum hue a clue to its intense fragrance of violets, incense and black cherries. Melting tannins on vibrant acid thread, some added stems aid texture, spice & structure, which gains savouriness from 11 months in oak, 10% new." 95 - Platter's

"Grapes from two parcels on the Helderberg. 30% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for 11 months in barrel, 10% new. Expressive aromatics of red and black berries, lavender, earth, cinnamon and pepper. The palate is rich and full but not short of freshness, the tannins grippy but not coarse. Luscious upfront but nicely dry on the finish. Deeply satisfying to drink." 94 - Winemag

"All of Wade Metzer's vineyards are within seven kilometres of the waves, so even this "mountain" bottling from the flank of the Helderberg has an Atlantic influence. Sourced from a clay-based vineyard planted in 1964, this is dense, perfumed, textured and layered, with plenty of extract and power, beeswax, wet stone and waxed lemon flavours and energetic acidity." 96 - Tim Atkin

"Powerful yet understated, from 57 year old dryland bush vines. Subtle, savoury aromas of flint, thatch and ginger spice but man allure is the texture and mineral core, a celebration of Helderberg's granite and quartz soils. A cerebral wine, for contemplation as well as drinking pleasure  " 96 - Platter's

"In the space of a handful of vintages, Wade Metzer's Chenin Blancs have joined South Africa's elite expressions of the grape. This comes from a 1980 vineyard in Firgrove, close to False Bay, and is a suitably maritime wine: floral and slightly salty, with pear, oatmeal and citrus fruit and the faintest whisper of oak." 95 - Tim Atkin

"Grapes from a 1980 vineyard situated 4km from False Bay. Complex aromatics with top notes of honeysuckle and fynbos before lime, lemon, flinty reduction and a slight waxy character. The palate is rich but equally defined and well-proportioned – concentrated fruit matched by a great line of acidity, the finish long and saline. Powerful without sacrificing detail. Alc: 13.9%." 96 - Christian Eedes

"Montane hails from a site on granite and quartz soils at the foot of the Helderberg, established in 1964. Broader, fatter and richer than the Maritime bottling, with more extract, grip and tannins, it's another superb bottling from this young winery with hay, pear and apple fruit, some subtle oak spice and a focus, chiselled finish." 95 - Tim Atkin

"Planted back in 1980, Wade Metzer's maritime Chenin Blanc comes from a vineyard that's not much more than a stone's throw from the ocean. Naturally fermented in older French wood, it's an extraordinary wine, tangy with sea salt and kelp aromas, fresh, mealy and intense on the palate and effortlessly long and intense." 95 - Tim Atkin

"Cool Cab cassis scents. Sleek, clean lines on 2018 with plenty of proper Cab grip framing ripe fruit substance. Bigger than 2017 but beautifully balanced. Promises much more with age. Includes splashes of Shiraz and Cinsault. French oak 30% new." 95 - Platter's

"Grapes from a 1964 vineyard on the foothills of the Helderberg. A top note of blossom before lime, green apple and white peach with notes of flinty reduction and wet wool in the background. Extraoridinary fruit concentration and flavour intensity to go with arresting acidity and a pithy finish – not too light despite an alcohol of 12.8% and greatly energetic." 96 - Christian Eedes

"Montane subtitle reflects Helderberg foothills origin of 50+ year old single-site bushvines. Broader, more stately than Maritime sibling, though lower alcohol (13%). Ripely scented, mouthfilling richness with a dry, lengthy conclusion. For now & many years." 95 - Platter's

"It's always tricky to decide between Wade Metzer's two site-specific Chenins (why not just buy them both?), but in 2018 this is my favourite. Made with fruit from a cool, False Bay-influenced, old-vine parcel, it's pale, refined and appropriately salty, with sea breeze freshness and oatmeal, beeswax and lanolin notes freshened by acidity." 95 - Tim Atkin

"From a 1980 vineyard situated some five kilometres from the shores of False Bay and hence the name. Matured for eight months in old oak. A very pretty nose with top notes of blossom and hay before pear, white peach and lemon. Lovely fruit purity and driving acidity before a pithy finish – really vivid." 95 - Christian Eedes