Mills Reef Elspeth
Elspeth represents our top tier of wines produced from our own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay. The fruit is hand-picked and only under the Elspeth label when fruit is of exceptional quality. Our winemaking team share the philosophy of a hands-on, no expense spared approach to produce these fine award winning wines. The range is limited to Chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux style reds. The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of our winemakers Grandmother, Elspeth Preston.Wine Selector Results
Elspeth Chardonnay
Gimblett Gravels 2017TOP 10 NZ Chardonnays - Cuisine Magazine - issue 196
5 STARS - Winestate Magazine - Hawkes Bay Tastings 2019
Elspeth Syrah
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2016GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide
Elspeth Chardonnay
Mere Road, Hawkes Bay 201694 points - Cameron Douglas MS
95 points / 5 STARS - Bob Campbell MW
5 STARS - Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide
TOP 100 New Releases - Gourmet Traveller WINE
Elspeth Syrah - 375ml
Gimblett Gravels 2016GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
5 STARS - Raymond Chan 2018
Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2016DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
2ND - NZ Bordeaux Wines - Cuisine Magazine tastings 2019
GOLD - Six Nations Wine Challenge 2019
Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 20152nd / TOP 10 - Dish Magazine
GOLD - Hawkes Bay Wine Awards 2017
GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
Elspeth Chardonnay
Mere Road 2015GOLD - New Zealand International Wine Show 2018
GOLD - Hawkes Bay Wine Awards 2017
5 STARS - Bob Campbell MW (95 points)
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Michael Cooper
5 STARS - Winestate Magazine - Best of New Zealand
Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2013GOLD- Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2015
TROPHY- Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2015
5 STARS - Bob Campbell MW
5 STARS - Wine Orbit / Sam Kim
5 STARS - Recommended by Winestate Magazine
97 PTS - Cameron Douglas MS
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Michael Cooper
