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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 thirteen 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
forthcoming EVENTS
2009 Cooking Classes
There are still places in Perfect Pasta & Risotto 23rd June and Stocks & Soups 8th July. Please call 03 5266 1120 to book.....discover more about the 2009 Pettavel cooking classes
Gourmet Chef Series Presents Ben Shewry from ‘Attica’
Chef Ben Shewry of Melbourne’s highly acclaimed restaurant ‘Attica’, joins Pettavel’s Executive Chef, Matt Dempsey for a unique modern dining experience.
Experience a night to remember at Pettavel with two highly acclaimed Chefs.
Includes canapes on arrival, followed by 5 courses of innovative cuisine and wines to compliment.
Tuesday 21st July 2009
6.30pm for 7.00 pm seating
$175 per person
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RECENT AWARDS
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
Age Good Food Guide sEVEN Consecutive Chef's Hats
The Pettavel restaurant was recently awarded a seventh consecutive Chefs hat by the 2009 Age Good Food Guide....discover more about the Pettavel restaurant
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
RIESLING AWARDS
Another three silver medals were recently added to the tally for our Riesling wines. 2007 Evening Star Late Harvest Riesling, Silver Medal at the 2007 International Riesling Challenge, 2006 Evening Star Riesling Silver medals at both the 2007 Cowra Wine Show and 2007 Murrumbateman Cool Climate Wine Show....discover more about the Pettavel range of wines
Restaurant & Catering Victoria - Awards for Excellence 2007
Pettavel once again, this year are thrilled to win ‘Best Modern Australian - Regional Restaurant’, for the second year running.
In 2005, Pettavel was inducted into the Restaurant and Catering, Victoria, Hall of Fame, after winning ‘Best Restaurant in a Winery’ category for three consecutive years. In 2006, Pettavel was awarded ‘Best Modern Australian Regional Restaurant’ and were finalists in the ‘Professional Development’ category....discover more about the Pettavel restaurant
Riesling Trophy's
Both of our 2006 Evening Star Riesling's have recently been awarded Trophy's. The 2006 Evening Star Late Harvest Riesling was awarded the Best Classic and Alternative Wine Trophy at the 2006 Geelong Wine show, while the 2006 Evening Star Riesling was awarded both the Best White Wine and Best Wine in Show trophy at the 2006 Le Concours des Vins du Victoria Wine Show....discover more about the Pettavel range of wines
Hall of Fame 2007 Telstra Country Wide Golden Plate Awards
After receiving the prestigious Golden Plate Award for three consecutive years Pettavel has been inducted into the Hall of Fame...discover more about the Pettavel restaurant
WINTER 2009
Cool winter night time temperatures have arrived in Geelong sending the vines into their dormant phase as the now brightly red coloured leaves drop from the vines. Pruning has begun as we regulate bud numbers for the next season and prepare for next growing season.
Fortunately winter has also arrived with some much needed rainfall. The regular precipitation has restored soil moisture levels as we now wait and hope for run off into our dams for use over the warm and dry summer months.
The decreased yields of 2009 has if anything seen an increase in the workl load in the winery as there are a multitude of small wines bacthes all requiring attentive nuturing through the final stages of the winemaking process before they are left to mature in oak over the winter months.
In the winery blending and bottling continues as new vintage wines are required for release and enjoyment by our customers around the world. New export markets that have opened to Pettavel in recent months include Taiwan, The Maldives, Russia and Korea, keeping the wine team busy preparing and dispatching shipments of our estate grown and made wines around the world.
NEW RELEASE WINES
2008 evening star shiraz rose
Cool climate Shiraz grapes from Pettavel's Waurn Ponds vineyard were macerated on skins for 36 hours before a percentage of juice was drained off, clarified and cool fermented. Our first release of Evening Star Shiraz Rose is elegant, perfumed, rounded wine with a refreshing acid finish....discover more about the Pettavel portfolio of wines
2005 platina merlot petit verdot
Grapes from our close-planted hillside vineyard were hand picked at peak maturity. With three weeks between harvest dates, the varieties were fermented separately in three tonne open fermenters. Hand plunged throughout fermentation to ensure balanced extraction, the wine was pressed to new and second fill French and Russian oak barrels. After 14 months maturation the wine was blended and bottled....discover more about the Pettavel portfolio of wines
2005 southern emigre shiraz
Shiraz grapes were fermented in small batches with varying amounts of Viognier skins added to each ferment adding complexity, depth and silky tannins. After three weeks maceration the wines were pressed to new tight grain French oak barrels. Twelve months later the first blend was assembled by selecting individual barrels to create a complex layered wine displaying subtle Viognier aromatics and flavours, lifting the spice and black fruit characters of the Shiraz. A further six months in barrel and the addition of a small amount of pressings prepared the wine for bottling....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 $75.00, 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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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