McIvor Estate Cellar Door, Tooborac

Since our humble beginnings in 1997 when we purchased a grazing property at the southern end of the Heathcote Wine Region, McIvor Estate has been developed, within the imposing gullies of the Great Dividing Range. Our vineyard and olive grove thrive in the sought-after granitic soils, amongst the dramatic scenery of large ashen boulders and majestic rolling hills. The property has yielded some amazing award-winning wines, and is home to a small herd of beef breeding cows. It has been a pioneer in growing alternate grape varieties in the Heathcote wine region with the oldest plantings of Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Marsanne. The vineyard and olive grove have been modelled after a traditional Italian mixed farm, in homage to Cynthia’s rich Italian heritage. LUNCHEONS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING ONLY For groups of eight or more, we provide warm fresh wood-oven baked pizzas, cheese boards or organic spring vegetables sourced from local producers. Contact us to arrange luncheons for smaller groups. We also cater for Private events with only a minimum of 6 persons per party, McIvor Estate’s lovely cellar doors are an ideal day-trip getaway. Call to make a reservation!

Write a ReviewReviews (12)

1 - 10 of 12 reviews

thetraveller1192

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed 30 March 2018 via mobile

Great Wine & Great Fun

Cynthia took care of us for the whole wine tour. She was lovely, friendly and fabulous. You know you are being looked after very well when the host calls you by name and has a genuine conversation with you. For someone who doesn’t drink wine,...More

Thank thetraveller1192

Daniel T

7322

Reviewed 22 March 2018

Great range of red varieties

I cant remember the lovely ladies name who looked after us, but she was friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable . They have several Italian grape varieties such as Barbera, Sangiovese etc, and we felt the quality and price of the wines was very good. Working our...More

Thank Daniel T

Mariena B

145

Reviewed 24 January 2018

Lovely Italian style wine and hospitality

A trip to McIvor Estate has you welcomed by hosts Cynthia and Gary. Italian style wines on offer as well as olive oil and olives. Events held throughout the year and you can arrange lunch on request. I highly recommend a visit to the cellar...More

1 Thank Mariena B

Soaraway

Lewes, United Kingdom

4017

Reviewed 25 December 2017

Great wines. Great Welcome. Great Views

We dropped in for a wine tasting when in the Heathcote area one day in October. Shame we don't live nearby as the wines were excellent. My particular favourite was the 2015 Marsanne Viognier Roussanne The landscape is very different, with gentle hills strewn with...More

1 Thank Soaraway

Debra L

112

Reviewed 18 November 2017 via mobile

Never Disappoints

From the moment you drive down the driveway of McIvor Estate you feel the warmth, beauty and generous hospitality that this beautiful winery and its operators delivers. Having visited many of the events on offer and lazy Sunday afternoons it is always consistently a pleasure...More

Thank Debra L

Wendy G

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

309

Reviewed 10 November 2017

Enjoyable experience

We booked in for the Cup weekend Sunday lunch. Our greeting was very friendly in this intimate setting with superb views over the granite hills. We enjoyed a tasting of some beautiful wines with their own complimentary olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lunch consisted...More

1 Thank Wendy G

nell j

2917

Reviewed 12 May 2017

La Dolce Vita in Tooborac

Gary and Cynthia ( Cinzia) Harbor are the hosts at Mc Ivor Estate. Go there for: fabulous wines, picturesque cellar door, olive grove, vineyard , delicious Sardinian inspired antipasti. If you are lucky they will have cranked up the wood fired oven and have a...More

Thank nell j

Alphabet82

Colac, Australia

Reviewed 4 October 2015 via mobile

Well worth the visit for friendly hospitality and the views

We dropped in on a lovely Sunday drive. The lady who helped us was charming and friendly. Whilst we didn't stay for food and I don't drink the atmosphere was something that would get us in the car for another visit.

Thank Alphabet82

johnsteele507

Essendon, Australia

12961

Reviewed 8 June 2015 via mobile

Long Weekend Lunch

The setting is ideal and the hosts, food and of course the wine all combined to make the luncheon memorable. This is my second visit, and certainly not my last , to this winery. Snuggled amongst the rolling mountains this winery makes outstanding olive oils...More

Thank johnsteele507

Neil C

14938

Reviewed 25 November 2014

Great wines, great hosts

We were greeted by Cynthia as we walked in and she proceeded to supply us with olives, olive oils and wine (all produced on the estate) as well as informing us about everything we were tasting. It would have been very easy to stay chatting...More

Thank Neil C

Previous Next

1 2

McIvor Estate Cellar Door

Restaurant Details