A local brand to the Bay of Plenty region, Mills Reef is an award-winning, range steeped in history and a family legacy. It became part of the Leveret Mills Reef portfolio in 2020, which uniquely controls every aspect of its winemaking process, ensuring the finest quality wines
Mills Reef is renowned for being a leading producer of Bordeaux varietals and syrah from the Gimblett Gravels and outstanding Chardonnay. Its premier ranges, Arthur Edmunds and Eslpeth are truly exceptional wines.
The Leveret Mills Reef team challenges themselves to exceed expectations, this sense of ownership leads to innovation n their winemaking, level of service and dedication to land stewardship. The LMR team believes in the art of celebration and crafts award-winning wines for you to share at yours.
Horst was born and raised in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. In 1976 he began winemaking after leaving school.
His apprenticeship was in the Rheingau region of Germany. After completing that, he went onto university in Wurzburg, where he gained distinction in his viticulture and oenology degree.