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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
LATEST NEWS
January 2010
New Executive Chef, Stuart North, joins the Pettavel Kitchen team
We farewell ‘2009 Young Chef of the Year’ Matt Dempsey and thank him for his hard work, dedication and creativity over the past 8 years at Pettavel. Stepping into Matt’s role is newly appointed Executive Chef, Stuart North.
Stuart comes to Pettavel with a wealth of culinary experience gained over the past 26 years. In 2004 Stuart embarked on his own venture, opening the restaurant ‘Ebony & Ivory’, located in Geelong’s CBD. Over the following 4 years the restaurant gained strong following and was acclaimed by critics as a “hidden treasure of Geelong”. More recently Stuart has worked as Head Chef at Athelstane House in Queenscliff and at The Edge, on the Geelong waterfront.
Stuart describes his style as both “modern Australian” and “modern French with Mediterranean influences”. He prides himself on producing well–balanced dishes that convey freshness, flavour and texture.
In keeping with the existing style of the Pettavel menu, Stuart plans to retain the legendary long banquet lunch. Stuart’s passion for fresh produce ensures he will continue the Pettavel ethos of sourcing the finest regional produce with a strong emphasis on quality. Stuart also plans to continue the renowned Pettavel cooking classes in 2010, conducting classes over the winter months, which is sure to please all our dedicated cooking class “foodies”.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Pettavel Good Friday Seafood Degustation Dinner
Commemorate Good Friday with a seafood extravaganza as you delight in six courses of freshly prepared fish and seafood in our award winning restaurant. Friday 2nd April 2010. $110 per person ($150 per person with wines to match each course). Bookings essential. Telephone 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
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
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 $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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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