2024 VINTAGE REPORT
In September of 2023, the B.O.M. (Bureau of Meteorology) announced that the summer season of 2024 would change from the ‘La Nina’ pattern of the 3 previous years to the ‘El Nino’ climate phase. This...
Draytons Turns 170 yrs old
This year marks the 170th anniversary of Joseph Drayton's first venture into the Hunter Valley, and the beginning of the Dayton's Family Wines story. To celebrate this unique milestone, Drayton's will stage various events, concerts, competitions,...
2022 Vintage Report
In September 2021, the BOM (Bureau Of Meteorology) declared that the upcoming Summer season of 2022 would again be under the influence of a ‘La Nina’ weather pattern. This forecast ultimately meant a similar season...
2021 Vintage Report
I would firstly like to introduce myself as Drayton’s new Chief Winemaker. I was born and raised in the Hunter Valley and have worked in the Wine Industry for over twenty years, completing my 25th...
