HISTORY
since 1842
1842
11/11/1842
Mr David Pettavel was born in Boudry, Switzerland and emigrated to Australia in 1842 aboard the barque Platina. Upon landing…
Read more1856
11/11/1856
Pettavel and the wine produced from their vineyards was such a success that plans for further vineyard development were made….
Read more1870
11/11/1870
The rapid expansion and development of the wine industry in Geelong halted abruptly in the late 1870’s with the passing…
Read more1876
01/08/1876
An English cottage was set up during this year. The enduring structure with period elegance provides the opportunity to see…
Read more1987
02/06/1987
The first vineyard was set up at a time when Geelong was going through a renaissance for vine growing and…
Read more1998
05/05/1998
The French vineyard is a reproduction of how the French manually craft the grapes that can make great wine. On…
Read more2002
03/10/2002
The state of the art winery Pettavel was constructed in 2001. In 2002 processing of wines under the Pettavel brand…
Read more2004
07/10/2004
Pettavel Wine is an iconic brand in the Geelong region. In April 2004, the Prime Minister came to visit Geelong…
Read more2008
10/04/2008
To improve the irrigation system and water quality an advanced desalination plant was built to ensure grape quality and production…
Read more2012
01/08/2012
Pettavel Group aquires Meroo of Yarra Glen Vineyard that was one of largest private vienyard in the area. Merro is…
Read more2013
25/07/2013
Pettavel Wine was selected for the Premiere party in Melbourne in July 2013. Around 300 outstanding people including Prime Minister…
Read more2015
11/11/2015
Pettavel took over Staughtonvale Estate in Anakie. The property is next to the famous Fairy Park, a tourism icon on…
Read more2016
11/11/2016
On 8th April 2016, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, with 1000 business elites, celebrated the 20 years anniversary of the John…
Read more2017
11/11/2017
On the 7th June 2017, the application of Development of the Yarra Valley Winery & Restaurant made by Pettavel was approved…
Read more2018
18/12/2018
On 1st August, the Halliday Wine Companion Awards was held and Pettavel as the five-star winery has achieved another landmark…
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