i. Biography
The Path
Training at Sydney University gave Peter Pratten a disciplined base before wine. In Australian terms, that matters: the route runs through formal study, a medical career, then a hobby that became a winery.
The Work Today
At Capel Vale Wines in Capel, Australia, Peter Pratten has held winemaker and chairman since 2015. The structure is straightforward: production on one side, governance on the other, with sustained attention to the growing conditions of Western Australia shaping the brief.
Signature
Capel Vale Riesling sits among Peter Pratten’s named signature wines.
Acclaim
Peter Pratten has received Australian National Dry White Champion, Capel Vale Riesling (1986). Regional reading is part of the technical record. Peter Pratten was one of the first to identify the viticultural potential of the cool climate regions of Western Australia.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Peter
What is Peter Pratten's current role?
As of 2026, Peter Pratten is Winemaker and Chairman at Capel Vale Wines.
Where did Peter Pratten train or study?
Peter Pratten trained at Sydney University.
What is Peter Pratten known for?
One of the first to identify the viticultural potential of the cool climate regions of Western Australia.
