Hunter Valley Winery

The Lower Hunter Valley nestles at the foothills of the Brokenback Range. The slopes are modest and soils vary from red duplex through to deep loam. The unique climate – sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean keep the valley relatively cool in an otherwise warm region – contributes to the uniqueness of its wines.

De Bortoli made its foray into the Hunter to make the distinctive Semillon and Shiraz styles for which the region is famous, wines with character, personality and longevity.De Bortoli has 36 hectares under vine in the Hunter Valley including a mature vineyard with Semillon vines over 40 years old.

A hands-on approach in the vineyard and hands-off  approach in the winery reflects the family philosophy of allowing the fruit and the terroir to be fully expressed in every bottle of wine.

De Bortoli Wines Hunter Valley environmental initiatives include

• Waste water recycled for irrigation purposes

• Composting and mulching used in vineyards

• With the above two points in place the aim is to reduce water usage by 66 per cent within the next two years

• Vineyards to be converted to biological farming practices within the next five years