
Mills Reef Elspeth
Elspeth represents our top tier of wines produced from exceptional Hawkes Bay sites, focused on the Gimblett Gravels District for red wines and the Riverview District for Chardonnay. The fruit is hand-picked and only under the Elspeth label when 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 2016
GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
5 STARS - Raymond Chan
5 STARS - Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide

Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 2016
DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018
2ND - NZ Bordeaux Wines - Cuisine Magazine tastings 2019
GOLD - Six Nations Wine Challenge 2019
5 STARS - Yvonne Lorkin

Elspeth Merlot
Gimblett Gravels 2016
GOLD MEDAL - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019
DOUBLE GOLD - Six Nations Wine Challenge 2019
