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PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
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Mcivor Estate was established in 1997 on a spectacular 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.
PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Family style
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4.5
21 reviews
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Kyno
Shenzhen1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
MacIver Estate was a delightful experience. The wine was fantastic, especially the soft cheese paired with it. The diverse cake selection and coffee were a pleasant surprise. Oh, and the views? Absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend it!
Written 5 December 2023
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Mckay8970
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Lovely spot and friendly new owners
Well priced
Excellent cheese board
Inside and outside seating
Written 7 January 2024
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Bill L
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • couples
Amazing day at Mclvor estate highly recommend great food and great wines 5 stars
The cellar door has a great atmosphere and is very cosy
Written 17 December 2023
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Bankgirl
Melbourne14 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We purchased wines from McIvor Estate which when they arrived were well past their use by date (certain wines have a drinkability time frame). All of the purchase was totally undrinkable. We have been trying to get our money back since September. Dont buy from this winery, they sell old stock knowingly. Happy to take your money but no recourse if there is a problem.
Written 9 December 2020
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steve x
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
What a great place.
Lunch was delicious and a beautiful setting.
Great wines.
Looking forward to getting back there soon.
Written 5 December 2023
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Lynn D
15 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Great variety of lovely wines and cheese. My favourite was the Merlot. Vineyard, olive grove and lake view is beautiful
Written 4 December 2023
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BruceRita
Melbourne19 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
The hosts were prepared to open during the week for a private booking. The setting was great - under cover in front of the Cellar Door. The food - antipasto, salad, pizzas and sweets - was delicious and served at a leisurely pace. The wines were also very nice and a number of purchases were made. Beer isn't available, but they can request a licence for your occasion at additional cost. The hosts - Cynthia and Gary - were generous with the food and their time. A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
Written 4 December 2019
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RebeccaKlein
11 contributions
June 2019 • couples
We just had the most lovely experience at McIvor Estate Cellar Door. Cynthia was just the best host, Gary and Lucy were just a joy to meet as well. The wines well exceeded expectations, we were in love with all on offer. Looking forward to visiting again in the near future. Thanks for such a lovely afternoon!!
Written 21 June 2019
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thetraveller1192
Melbourne12 contributions
Mar 2018 • family
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, she taught me what to pair it with etc and can gladly say the wine she suggested I try, I actually liked and bought. The wines they make are delicious! Would definitely recommend to pop over to McIvor Estate as your wine tasting experience will be accompanied by a knowledgeable, funny and kind host! Will definitely come back to taste their food as it was Good Friday and food service was not available for the day.
Written 29 March 2018
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Daniel T
Balwyn83 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
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 way through the case we picked up that day!
Written 21 March 2018
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Mariena B
Melbourne17 contributions
Nov 2017 • friends
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 door.
Written 23 January 2018
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Soaraway
Lewes35 contributions
Oct 2017 • family
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 large granite boulders and outcrops
We'll definitely pop in again when next in Victoria
Written 24 December 2017
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Debra W
Melbourne77 contributions
Nov 2017 • friends
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 to enjoy some time there. Possibly some the most exciting wines in the region and and exceptional Olive Oil.
A must do if you are heading up the the Heathcote Wine Region.
Salute!
Written 17 November 2017
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Wendy G
39 contributions
Nov 2017 • couples
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 of a choice of wood fired pizza with salad and a glass of wine - very good value and quite delicious. We were treated to live music from a very talented young lady, which contributed to the perfect luncheon stopover. Thankyou. We will be back.
Written 10 November 2017
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nell j
Melbourne27 contributions
May 2017 • friends
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 special lunch on the go. check out the website for more details, but I can't think of a nicer way to while away a few lazy hours than tasting the line up of their wines while looking over the Harbors Italian inspired mixed estate.. my especial favourites are their Italian varieties.
Written 11 May 2017
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