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Pettavel Winery & Restaurant
Named in recognition of the achievements of Mr David Pettavel, a Swiss emigrant and the first vigneron and winemaker in the Geelong region, the modern Pettavel Winery & Restaurant was established in 2000 by the Fitzpatrick family....discover more about Pettavel's history
The modern day Pettavel Winery and Restaurant features a state of the art winery, cellar door sales, fine dining restaurant and flexible function facilities, positioned on a hill top with sweeping views. Situated at the start of the Great Ocean Road, Victoria's premier tourist attraction Pettavel welcomes visitors year round.
OPENING HOURS
Pettavel Winery & Restaurant is open seven days a week from 10am to 5.30pm, everyday of the year apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The restaurant also serves a dinner menu every Friday night. For bookings and further information please call 03 52661120, or email Pettavel
ESTATE GROWN AND MADE, COOL CLIMATE WINES
From 190 acres of vineyards in the Geelong region Pettavel produces fifteen estate grown and made wines. The warm sun filled days and cool maritime influenced nights produce intense aromatic's and flavours in our wines and the modern state of the art winery is designed around retaining and capturing these characters in the bottle....discover more about the Pettavel range of estate grown and made wines
Pettavel news
Lyndon Betts appointed as Executive Chef
Since joining the Pettavel kitchen team in 2007 Lyndon Betts has been an important and dedicated leader through all aspects of kitchen operations. Recently promoted to the position of Executive Chef Lyndon is busy sourcing new season produce as the Pettavel menu evolves with the change in season.
Passionate about in-house cured small goods, Lyndon has filled the Pettavel cool room with an array of maturing creations, soon to feature on the Pettavel menu....discover more about the Pettavel menu
2010 Cooking Classes
We are pleased to launch our 2010 Cooking Classes, which will run throughout the winter months at Pettavel. Experience a 'hands on' cooking class with Executive Chef Lyndon Betts, then enjoy your culinary masterpieces for dinner with a glass of Pettavel estate grown wine....discover more about Pettavel Cooking Classes
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style at Pettavel
Mother’s Day, Sunday 9th May. Enjoy fine food and wine amongst the vines in Pettavel’s award winning restaurant. Treat Mum to a relaxing six course lunch. $100 per person (including tea/coffee). Bookings essential. Telephone 03 5266 1120.
Pettavel Cooking Classes 2010
Pettavel’s popular cooking classes will be held throughout the Winter months. The cooking class program will be released in April. Be sure not to miss out as classes fill quickly. For more information, subscribe to the mailing list or email Pettavel with your contact details.
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pettavel winery & restaurant AWARDS
Pettavel Wins ‘Best Winery Restaurant in Australia’After taking out the title of ‘Best Winery Restaurant’ in the state, at the Restaurant & Catering Awards Victoria, Pettavel is proud to announce they have also been awarded ‘Best Winery Restaurant’ in Australia at the National Awards.
The ‘Savour Australia, Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence’ is regarded as one of the most dependable and authoritative indicators of Australia's best restaurants. With over 500 trained judges and 2500+ entrants, the awards are highly respected in the hospitality industry.
THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010
Pettavel is thrilled to be awarded an eighth One Hat rating by The Age Good Food Guide 2010. Pettavel is one of fifteen restaurants in Country Victoria with a One Hat rating. A Chef’s Hat awarded by The Age Good Food Guide is one of the most recognised awards in the restaurant industry. A team of anonymous, professional reviewers and food writers travel the state searching for and awarding Victoria’s best dining experiences. Pettavel was awarded a One Hat score of 15/20 for 2010.
James Halliday AuStralian Wine Companion
Pettavel was rated 4.5 stars in the recently published 2009 Australian Wine Companion, with four of our wines scoring over 90 points....discover more about the Pettavel range of wines
Trophy - 2008 Evening Star Sauvignon Blanc
Following our two gold medals at the 2007/2008 Federation Square Victorian Wine Regions Annual Awards, we are pleased to announce that the 2008 Evening Star Sauvignon Blanc was awarded the trophy in the Dry White - Sauvignon Blanc class....discover more about the Pettavel range of wines
pettavel wine LIST AWARD
The Pettavel wine list features over 150 wines from both local and international wine regions and was recently awarded a prestigious one glass rating at the Gourmet Traveller/Fine Wine Partners 2008 Wine list of the Year awards. "Expect the unexpected" the review concludes.....discover more about the Pettavel Wine List
International recognition
Three Pettavel wines were recently rated in the top five imported white wines in Japan. Ikkoiin Magazine the top rated consumer wine publication in Japan awarded the 2006 Evening Star Riesling and the 2006 Evening Star Late Harvest Riesling equal first in the category of Best Australian White Wine, with the 2006 Evening Star Chardonnay rated the fourth Best Australian White Wine....discover more about recent Pettavel wine reviews and awards
FEDERATION SQUARE REGIONAL WINE AWARDS
Pettavel was awarded two Gold Medals at the 2007 / 2008 Federation Square regional wine awards, for our 2008 Evening Star Sauvignon Blanc and 2006 Late Harvest Riesling. Judged throughout the year as each of the regional showcases are held at Federation Square, the Gold and Silver winning wines are entered in the annual awards held in early August....discover more about recent Pettavel wine reviews and awards
VINTAGE 2010
May 1st 2010
The grape harvest has concluded, the last remaining bunches of golden sun ripened Riesling have been picked, gently pressed and now slowly ferment in seasoned French oak barrels. With stocks of the 2009 Evening Star Late Harvest Riesling down to the last few cases, the 2010 will be bottled early to supply both domestic and export clients.
Once again vintage presented new challenges. The vineyards still recovering from the previous stresses of drought relished the supply of quality water from our desalinisation plant with increased vigour throughout the vineyard. Grape yields however will take another season before they begin to return to pre-ought normality. The low yields with increased vigour resulted in early ripening across all varieties, however heavy rainfalls only days before our first scheduled day of harvest created delays for the Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay vineyards. For the red varieties this rainfall provided much needed resources for the vines and allowed the tannins to further ripen before sugar levels became excessive.
FEBRUARY 25TH 2010
Vintage has begun at Pettavel with some contract Chardonnay the first grapes crushed and pressed on February the 16th. Harvest from our Strathmore vineyard is due to start February the 25th with our Sauvignon Blanc.The warm and dry ripening season of 2010 combined with good rain falls and our new water source has produced healthy canopies throughout the vineyard, however the effects of previous drought years will see low yields again in 2010.
NEW RELEASE WINES
2009 evening star Late Harvest Riesling
The drought effected 2009 growing and ripening season produced low yields and vigour in our Riesling vineyard. The late harvest date produced challenges with the extreme heat as the exposed bunches matured quickly in the intense sun. Hand harvesting and sorting in the vineyard ensured that only quality bunches were gently pressed and cool fermented prior to early bottling and release....discover more about the Pettavel portfolio of wines
2007 evening star riesling
The warm and dry growing season of 2007 produced ideal growing conditions in our Riesling vineyard. The warm days promoted even ripening while the cool maritime influenced nights retained vibrant perfumed fruit aromas and flavours with crisp natural acid levels. Cool fermented with a neutral yeast strain the 2007 Riesling follows the award winning style of the Evening Star Riesling, rewarding youthful enjoyment with the potential for further cellaring.....discover more about the Pettavel portfolio of wines
Pettavel history
Named after wine industry pioneer Mr David Pettavel, the modern Pettavel Winery & Restaurant was established in 2000. Now recognised as a must visit regional destination Pettavel Winery & Restaurant offers visitors a complete wine and food experience....discover more about Pettavel's history
Pettavel wine portfolio
Pettavel produces a range of estate grown and made wines that have been awarded numerous accolades. Cool climate grapes grown on two Geelong vineyard sites are processed at our state of the art winery, and offered for tasting and sale at Pettavel and around the world....discover more about the Pettavel range of estate grown and made wines
Pettavel wine Club
The Pettavel Wine club allows members to taste each of the Pettavel new vintage releases. Three times a year members receive a delivery of the new wines and are able to order them at special members prices along with receiving a 10% discount on all cellar door wine purchases, and invitations to member only events at Pettavel...discover more about the Pettavel Wine Club
Pettavel Cellar Door
Open seven days a week from 10:00am to 5:30pm the Pettavel Cellar Door offers visitors a range of flavour experiences. The Pettavel wine range is available for tasting and purchase along with our estate grown extra virgin olive oil.
An a la carte menu offers guests a flexible dining option....discover more about the Pettavel Cellar Door
Pettavel Restaurant
The award winning Pettavel Restaurant is open for lunch seven days a week from 12:00pm, and each Friday evening from 6:00pm with reservations essential. The modern cuisine at Pettavel delivers three seasonal entrees served prior to a choice of main course and dessert. This five course banquet is served daily for $80.00, and can be matched with our estate grown and made wines, available by the glass, half glass and bottle, or choose from our extensive wine list....discover more about the Pettavel Restaurant
functions at pettavel
The Pettavel Winery & Restaurant building features a number of flexible spaces that can be customised to suit a range of events including weddings, corporate events, private parties and conferences. Our award winning wines and food can be tailored to specific requirements to ensure a successful event....discover more about function options at Pettavel
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Contact US & visit pettavel
Located on the outskirts of Geelong, close to the start of the Great Ocean Road, Pettavel is well situated to welcome visitors to the Geelong region....locate Pettavel Winery & Restaurant or contact us for additional information
Pettavel trade information
To assist our partners around the world spreading the word about Pettavel, technical data sheets, tasting notes, company profiles, promotional material and press releases can be downloaded from our trade resources page
Pettavel Winery & Restaurant
65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216, Australia
Telephone 61 3 52661120 Facsimile 61 3 52661140