Derwent Estate Sparkling 2023 ridolfi Hewitson harvested the buds from

Hewitson harvested the buds from this one shiraz vine and grafted them onto roots growing at the winery resulting in one Hectare of an ancient pre-phylloxera ‘Sélection Clonale’ exclusively from this 1853 vine with its own unique flavour and tannin profile

This zesty

and you can see it immediately on the nose with further highlights on the palate

It's clear Downer is hitting his stride with Cabernet Franc

skins over a period of eight to ten days

Derwent Estate Sparkling 2023 ridolfi Hewitson harvested the buds fromThis is a wine of superior complexity. The minimal handling of the base wine delivers a creamy mousse. Aroma: Nougat, brioche, sea spray Palate: Cut apple, fine bead, creamy, toasty and fresh finish