Mount Avoca

Almost 50 years young, Mount Avoca began with the dream of a Melbourne stock-broker who wanted a tree change 30 years before the term had been coined. The estate is located just outside the town of Avoca. This historic quaint town was a pioneer in the Gold Rush era, shaping early Victoria in the 1850s and confirming its importance as an idyllic location for mining and agriculture.It was a passion for the Barry family to break from the busyness of the big smoke and after considerable research, the property off Moates Lane was purchased and the first vines were planted (Trebbiano, Shiraz and Semillion) in 1970.  Over the next 25 years the vineyard delved deep into the commercial world of Victorian wine. Initially seeking co-operation from neighbouring vineyards such as Chateau Remy (now Blue Pyrenees) and Seppelts, Mount Avoca has since grown to over 60 acres of diverse varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, all producing award winning wines. The vines are also accompanied by an olive grove of 1000 trees.Currently owned and operating under second generation owner, Matthew Barry who has elevated the environmental ethos of his father to a new level. Decades of hard work have resulted in Australian Certified Organic certification. With the construction of three eco-luxe environmentally sensitive, boutique lodges in 2009, the Barry’s continue to provide premium quality produce and service to tourists and the community of Avoca.