DEEN Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon Celebrated Across the 2025 Wine Shows

The DEEN Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon is a tribute to Deen De Bortoli, a true visionary whose belief was simple and enduring: great wine should be accessible and enjoyed by everyone. Created in his honour, the DEEN range reflects this philosophy, offering quality, consistency and character in wines suited to both special moments and everyday occasions. Known affectionately as “our father, everybody’s Deen,” his legacy continues through wines that balance approachability with craftsmanship.

The DEEN Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon celebrated outstanding success on the 2025 wine show circuit, with both the 2022 and 2021 vintages earning significant recognition in Australia and internationally.

The 2022 vintage received widespread acclaim, including Best Sweet Wine trophies at the NSW Wine Awards and Perth Wine Show, Best Sweet White Table Wine at the Adelaide Wine Show, and Best Sweet Fruity Trophy at the Australian Sweet Wine Awards. The wine was also awarded Gold Medals at the Australian Inland Wine Show, Rutherglen Wine Show, and The Drinks Business Global Sweet Wine Masters.

Continuing the momentum, the 2021 vintage was recognised internationally, securing a Trophy and Gold Medal at the UK International Wine Challenge, alongside Gold Medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Brisbane Wine Show.

 

With its pale gold hue, lifted aromas of spice, pineapple and orange rind, and a long, fine palate layered with barley sugar and dried apricot, DEEN Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon delivers generosity and balance in equal measure. Its continued success reflects Deen De Bortoli’s enduring vision: wines that bring people together, offering quality and enjoyment without pretense.