Collection: Windy Peak | De Bortoli Range

Windy Peak is De Bortoli's varietal-focused range, built on a simple principle: match the best varieties with the most suitable regions to create wines that pair brilliantly with food. The range spans fresh whites, elegant reds and single-serve formats, all crafted for immediate enjoyment and everyday versatility. Certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia across select wines in the range.

Windy Peak At a Glance

Producer: De Bortoli Family Winemakers
Regions: Riverina, Victoria, Rutherglen, Langhorne Creek
Style: Regional varietal wines
Key Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Best For: Everyday drinking, food pairing, varietal exploration
Price Positioning: Accessible everyday
Sustainability: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (selected wines)

Understanding the Range

Fresh & Crisp — Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
Light, vibrant and food-friendly whites. Best with seafood, summer salads and light meals.

Richer Whites — Chardonnay
Creamy and textural with oak influence. Best with roast chicken, creamy pasta and richer dishes.

Elegant Reds — Pinot Noir
Silky and expressive with red fruit character. Best with duck, mushroom dishes and lighter red wine preferences.

Fuller Reds — Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich, structured and food-driven. Best with grilled meats, barbecue and hearty dishes.

The Windy Peak Range

Sauvignon Blanc — Riverina. Passionfruit, gooseberry and grapefruit with a creamy texture and crisp finish. 18% fermented in old French oak sur lie for four months. Available in 750ml and 187ml. Winemaker: Kane McDonald.

Pinot Grigio — Riverina. Citrus, delicate florals and green apple with a fresh acid line and textural finish. Hyper-oxidised prior to fermentation for colour clarity; four months on fine lees. Winemaker: Joel Veenhuizen.

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.

Pinot Noir — Victoria. Expressive cherry and plum with silky texture and soft spice. Cold maceration, whole bunch inclusion and minimal handling to preserve fruit. Certified Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Winemaker: Marc Scalzo.

Shiraz — Rutherglen. Rich dark fruits, spicy oak and a juicy, supple palate. 7–10 days on skins, three months American and French oak maturation. Available in 750ml and 187ml. Certified Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Winemaker: John Coughlan.

Cabernet Sauvignon — Langhorne Creek. Deep crimson with red plum, blackcurrant, bay and dark chocolate. 10 days on skins, American and French oak maturation. Winemaker: John Coughlan.

About Windy Peak

Windy Peak makes choosing wine simple. Rather than forcing every variety into a single region, De Bortoli sources each wine from the region best suited to that grape variety. The result is a range of approachable, food-friendly wines that deliver regional character, consistency and value across both white and red styles.