Paulmara Estate was established by Paul and Mara Georgiadis in 1999.

Mara Thomas was born in Sonoma County, California USA. Mara travelled to Australia in 1997 and met Paul while working in a Barossa winery. Upon marrying Paul, she moved to Adelaide in late 1998 and the rest is history.

Mara grew up in an agricultural family, her father is an internationally renowned viticultural expert and professor. She has worked for the largest nursery in the Northern Hemisphere where she gained a vast amount of experience in grafting, harvesting and vintage and has worked in marketing and Cellar Door at some of Sonoma's finest wineries.

Paul Georgiadis career started in the Riverland, where his family established vineyards and orchards, which he managed while studying Marketing at the University of South Australia. Paul then went on to become Penfolds’ very own premium regions Grower Relations Manager, an illustrious career of 18 years. He has spent the last 15 years managing his two Barossa Valley vineyards, while consulting in various capacities for growers and wineries. He has been recognised as one of the best in his field.

Jason’s decade long affair with premium Barossa fruit naturally led him to Marananga, his favourite region and the home of Paulmara Estate. Jason refined his mastery of the intricacies of this region, by working closely with Paul on unlocking the real potential of the Georgiadis Estate. His oenological decisions are driven by a deep understanding of the geology and the varieties that suit this unique microclimate.