Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, pioneers of viticulture in Marlborough since 1978. In the early years, the company focused on supplying grapes to local businesses, until 1994 when they began producing wine from their own vineyards. Their extensive knowledge of the region's viticultural potential, combined with exceptional sensitivity in winemaking, earned them the accolade of Winery of the Year 2013 by the prestigious American magazine Wine & Spirits.