Saint Clair

Saint Clair Family Estate is a New Zealand wine company founded in 1994 by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, who have been viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. The company is known for its award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and produces a range of wines including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.

Saint Clair Family Estate was established by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. The grapes from their vineyard were originally supplied to local wine companies, but they wanted to showcase the quality they had achieved in their vineyards through to the finished wine. This desire led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. The property where the vineyard is located was first settled by the Sinclair family. Pioneer James Sinclair built one of the first homes in Blenheim, and was closely associated with the early development of the town. Over time, the name of the property reverted back to the original Saint Clair, which is where the Saint Clair name originated from.

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