ST MARY’S VINEYARD

Tasting Notes for Current Vintage James Haliday Rating: NR

St Mary’s winery is situated 16 kilometres west of the township of Penola in the Limestone Coast zone in the South East of South Australia. St Mary’s Vineyard is established on part of a grazing property that was purchased by the Mulligan family in 1937. The vines are planted on an elevated area of Terra Rossa soil over Limestone. The soils are generally very stony. Some of the more austere parts of the vineyards are virtually pure rock. The vines that have survived on these stony areas produce relatively small tonnages compared to local district averages. Varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot Estate grown grapes only are used in the production of all St Mary’s wines. Grapes are fermented in small batches, basket pressed and estate bottled.