Collection: DEEN | De Borotli

The DEEN range is De Bortoli's tribute to Deen De Bortoli — a visionary who believed quality wine should be available to everyone. Launched in 2005 and named in his honour, the range has won more than 1,000 awards at wine shows across Australia and internationally. It spans fresh whites, structured reds, an unusual multi-variety blend and one of Australia's most awarded Botrytis Semillons.

DEEN At a Glance

Producer: De Bortoli Family Winemakers
Regions: Riverina, King Valley, Heathcote, Yarra Valley, Rutherglen
Style: Multi-variety, multi-region range
Key Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Durif, Botrytis Semillon
Best For: Everyday drinking, food pairing, gifting, cellaring
Awards: More than 1,000 wine show awards
Vegan Friendly: Selected wines

Which DEEN Wine Should I Buy?

Sauvignon Blanc — Best for fresh, easy drinking. Best with seafood and light meals. Riverina & King Valley fruit, 18% barrel fermented for added texture.

Chardonnay — Best for richer whites. Best with roast chicken and creamy dishes. 40% old French oak, 12 months lees maturation, full malolactic fermentation.

Shiraz — Best for structured reds. Best with red meats and slow-cooked dishes. Heathcote fruit, 12 months American oak. 90 points, Halliday Wine Companion.

Cabernet Sauvignon — Best for classic red wine drinkers. Best with lamb and beef. Heathcote & Yarra Valley fruit, 12 months American oak.

Durif — Best for bold red lovers. Best for cellaring up to 10 years. Rutherglen & Riverina fruit, 12 months American and French oak.

Master's Blend — Best for something different. An unusual blend of Shiraz, Durif, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano from South Eastern Australia.

Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon — Best for dessert wine. Best gift option. One of Australia's most awarded sweet wines — 6 trophies and 7 gold medals in 2025 alone. 93 points, The Real Review.

The DEEN Range

Sauvignon Blanc — Riverina & King Valley. Passionfruit, gooseberry and grapefruit aromas with a juicy, refreshing palate. 18% barrel fermented in old French oak for added texture. Winemaker: Kane McDonald.

Chardonnay — Riverina. White peach, grilled nuts and lifted citrus with a creamy, buttery palate and fine acid finish. 40% old French oak, 12 months lees maturation, full malolactic fermentation. Winemaker: John Coughlan.

Shiraz — Heathcote. Deep maroon with blue fruits, rich chocolate and coating tannins. 12 months in American oak hogsheads. 90 points, Halliday Wine Companion. Winemaker: Roberto Delgado.

Durif — Rutherglen & Riverina. Blueberry, liquorice and dense plum with chocolate and savoury oak. 12 months American and French oak. Cellar up to 10 years. Winemaker: Roberto Delgado.

Cabernet Sauvignon — Heathcote & Yarra Valley. Intense blackcurrant, dark chocolate and dried herb with cedar and fine tannins. 12 months American oak. Winemaker: Kane McDonald.

Master's Blend — South Eastern Australia. Shiraz, Durif, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano. Ripe red fruits, spice and chocolate with soft structural tannins. 15.5% Alc/Vol. Winemaker: Roberto Delgado.

Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon — Riverina. Pale gold with nutmeg, pineapple and orange rind on the nose. Barley sugar and dried apricot on the palate with a long, fine finish. 6 trophies and 7 gold medals in 2025 alone. 93 points, The Real Review. Winemaker: Joel Veenhuizen.

DEEN FAQs

What is the DEEN range?
DEEN is a multi-variety wine range from De Bortoli Family Winemakers, named in honour of Deen De Bortoli. Launched in 2005, the range spans white, red and sweet wine styles sourced from premium Australian regions including Heathcote, Riverina, King Valley, Yarra Valley and Rutherglen.

How many awards has DEEN won?
The DEEN range has won more than 1,000 awards at wine shows across Australia and internationally, including trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals.

What is DEEN Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon?
Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon is one of Australia's most awarded sweet wines, made from Semillon grapes affected by botrytis (noble rot) in the Riverina. It won 6 trophies and 7 gold medals in 2025 alone and scored 93 points from The Real Review.

What is DEEN Durif?
Durif is a bold, full-bodied red variety with strong roots in Rutherglen, Victoria. The DEEN Durif is sourced from Rutherglen and the Riverina, aged 12 months in American and French oak, and has cellaring potential of up to 10 years.

What is the DEEN Master's Blend?
The Master's Blend is an unusual multi-variety red combining Shiraz, Durif, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano from South Eastern Australia. It is one of the more distinctive wines in the range at 15.5% Alc/Vol.

Who was Deen De Bortoli?
Deen De Bortoli was the son of founder Vittorio De Bortoli and the driving force behind the company's expansion into one of Australia's leading family wine producers. The DEEN range was launched in 2005 in tribute to his vision that quality wine should be available to everyone.

About Deen De Bortoli

The DEEN range honours Deen De Bortoli, whose leadership helped transform De Bortoli into one of Australia's leading family wine producers. Under his guidance the winery expanded into the Yarra Valley, King Valley and Hunter Valley, and he played a central role in the creation of Noble One in 1982. Launched in 2005, the DEEN range reflects his belief that quality wine should be available to everyone.

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