Clark Estate is a true family wine company that believes strongly in honest family values, outstanding quality and prompt service. The journey began for Peter and Jane Clark back in 1998 when they made the decision to venture to Marlborough, plant a vineyard and live off the land. More than 20 years later their children Sarah and Simon have joined Clark Estate and its wines are now exported and enjoyed all over the world.

Gale Force is produced from the family vineyard in the Awatere Valley of Marlborough, a relatively new grape growing region of New Zealand. The most powerful element this valley has upon vines is the wind. Predominantly from the West, these winds drive through the valley from any direction and quite often reach Galeforce intensity. Galeforce winds are very unnatural for vines, and they expend all their energy into producing the juiciest fruit with the most flavor. The single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is crafted by this terroir creating well balanced wines with a strong sense of place.