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The first plantings occured in 1986.
1990 brought the first harvest making the first wines for St Marys.
1992 heralded the opening of our Cellar Door as St Mary's commenced distribution of wine both nationally and internationally.
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The Garden
St Marys cellar door is surrounded by spectacular gardens which encircle the Mulligan Homestead.
To find out more about the garden and to view photos Click Here
About Us
St Marys is a boutique, family owned, premium red wine producer. With one basket press and all fruit being pressed through it ensures a softer and more traditional character to each wine.
Background
In 1909 the first members of the Mulligan family arrived in the Penola district.
The property that St Marys Wines now stands upon was purchased in 1937. This property is 15km west of the town of Penola. Its primary use was for sheep and cattle grazing.
Barry and Glenys Mulligan researched the establishment of a vineyard on a 200 acre section of the property in 1984. This part of the property was unique in its elevation the rest of the property but mostly for is soil. The Ridge consists of limestone covered in terra rossa soil.
Penola
When making plans to travel to Penola to visit the wineries,enjoy a stay in the township and community, go to www.penola.org for information about accomodation, restaurants and places of interest to visit.
St Mary's Wildlife Santuary
St Mary's quietly prides itself with the knowledge of its high level of environmental responibility.
