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 Syrah
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2016GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
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 2015 GOLD - Hawkes Bay Wine Awards 20175 STARS - Bob Campbell MW (95 points)
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Michael Cooper
Elspeth Chardonnay
Hawkes Bay 2014 GOLD - Hawkes Bay Wine Awards 20155 STAR - Wine Orbit / Sam Kim
5 STAR - Bob Campbell MW 95/100
5 STAR - Raymond Chan
5 STAR - M2 Magazine
Elspeth Syrah
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 20135 STARS - Raymond Chan
GOLD - Six Nations Wine Challenge 2015
5 STARS - Wine Orbit / Sam Kim
5 STARS - Michael Cooper 2017 Edition Buyers Guide
Highly Recommended - Decanter Magazine UK
GOLD - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2017
GOLD - China Wine & Spirit Awards 2017
Elspeth Trust Vineyard Syrah
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2013TROPHY - Hong Kong International 2015 (Best Syrah Internationally)
TROPHY - Hong Kong International 2015 (Best New World Syrah)
5 STARS - Geoff Kelly 2015
GOLD - Decanter Magazine (Outstanding wine / 95+)
5 STARS - Raymond Chan 2015
5 STARS - Wine Orbit / Sam Kim
5 STARS - Bob Campbell MW
Elspeth Cabernet Merlot
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2013 TROPHY - London International Wine Challenge 2016GOLD - London International Wine Challenge 2016
GOLD - Mundis Vini 2016
5 STARS - Bob Campbell MW
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Sam Kim / Wine Orbit (97 pts)
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
