A Year of Regional Mastery and Winemaking Excellence for De Bortoli Wines

Media Release, December 2025

De Bortoli Wines closed the 2025 wine show season with a standout collection of accolades, winning 17 trophies and more than 100 gold medals across national and international competitions. The results showcase the winery’s winemaking expertise across Australia’s most distinctive wine regions. From cool-climate Chardonnay to premium fortified styles, these achievements reaffirm De Bortoli’s commitment to crafting benchmark Australian wines recognised worldwide.

Since its creation in 1982, Noble One has remained a benchmark for Australian Botrytis Semillon, a reputation further reinforced in 2025. Across multiple vintages, the wine received 7 trophies, including Best Sweet White and Best Museum Class, alongside 10 gold medals at respected national and international competitions. Its enduring success reaffirms its place as one of Australia’s most consistently decorated wines.

One Line Range Showcases Rutherglen’s Contemporary Wine Expression

 

De Bortoli’s regional focus was also reflected in the success of the One Line range, crafted in Rutherglen, one of Australia’s most historic wine regions. Long celebrated for world-class Muscat and richly expressive reds, Rutherglen is now proving itself as an exceptional home for fresh, textural whites and other emerging varietals. Across the full One Line collection, the range achieved 3 trophies and 16 gold medals at major national and international shows, positioning it at the forefront of Rutherglen’s evolving story, celebrating diversity, innovation, and contemporary expressions from a region long renowned for its fortified heritage. (Learn More)

 

Ancient Soils Brings the best of Heathcote to the Global Stage

 

Another regional triumph was Heathcote’s Ancient Soils. Showcasing the depth of Heathcote’s ancient Cambrian soils and the team’s skill in producing expressive, finely structured reds, the wine secured 2 trophies and 6 gold medals, including recognition at the Decanter World Wine Awards and high acclaim in the Halliday Wine Companion. Ancient Soils continues to showcase the very best of Heathcote on the national and international stage. (Learn More)

Wine Show Success for Cool-Climate Chardonnay from Yarra Valley

 

From the Yarra Valley, renowned for producing some of Australia’s finest cool-climate Chardonnay, De Bortoli’s Yarra Valley Single Vineyard A5 and A7 Chardonnays delivered outstanding results, collectively receiving 4 trophies and 5 gold medals. These wines highlight the purity, precision, and the unmistakable character of Yarra Valley Chardonnay, reinforcing De Bortoli’s expertise in crafting world-class cool-climate wines.

DEEN Botrytis Semillon Celebrated with Multiple Wine Show Awards

 

The DEEN Botrytis Semillon, created in honour of Deen De Bortoli, a true visionary who sought to make quality wine accessible for everyone, also celebrated notable success. The wine has received 5 trophies and 10 gold medals at respected national and international shows, standing as a proud tribute to Deen’s enduring legacy and his belief that great wine should be part of everyday enjoyment.

Premium Fortified Wines Awarded at Leading Global Competitions

 

Not only did De Bortoli’s still and non-still wines shine in 2025, but the winery’s premium fortified portfolio also delivered exceptional results. The range achieved 18 gold medals across national and international competitions, along with a Masters Medal at the 2025 Drinks Business Global Fortified Masters, underscoring the winery’s longstanding expertise in producing complex, age-worthy fortified wines that continue to impress on the world stage.

Not only did De Bortoli’s still and non-still wines shine in 2025, but the winery’s premium fortified portfolio also delivered exceptional results. The range achieved 18 gold medals across national and international competitions, along with a Masters Medal at the 2025 Drinks Business Global Fortified Masters, underscoring the winery’s longstanding expertise in producing complex, age-worthy fortified wines that continue to impress on the world stage.

Sustainability Milestone Marked with Platinum Partner Recognition

This year also marked an important milestone in De Bortoli’s sustainability journey. The winery was recognised for the second time as a Platinum Partner of Sustainability Advantage, a program of the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change. As the program’s sole Platinum Partner, the recognition reflects De Bortoli’s ongoing commitment to regenerative viticulture, energy efficiency, and long-term environmental stewardship across its vineyards and operations.

 

Reflecting on the year, Managing Director Darren De Bortoli said, “These awards celebrate the commitment and passion of our entire team. 2025 has been a year of achievement and inspiration, showcasing the strength of our family legacy, the skill of our winemakers, and our dedication to sustainability. We’re proud to continue contributing to the story of Australian wine.”

 

From the enduring legacy of Noble One and the debut success of One Line, to the regional strength of Ancient Soils and the cool-climate excellence of the Yarra Valley Single Vineyard collection, 2025 stands as a defining year for De Bortoli Wines. Championing diversity, regional expression, and innovative winemaking across Australia, the winery enters 2026 with strong momentum and the same family-driven ambition that has guided it for more than 95 years.

 

-ENDS-

Media Contact: Kruti Shetty
kruti_shetty@debortoli.com.au
 

About De Bortoli

 De Bortoli Wines is a family wine company established in 1928, and today is under the custodianship of the third generation, Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor De Bortoli. Theirs is a story of a hardworking and innovative family who considered good wine, good food and good friends to be part of everyday life. De Bortoli's philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and should reflect the region where the grapes that made it are grown. For further information: debortoli.com.au

 

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