Ros Ritchie Cuvée Demelza 2021 from Victoria’s cool‑climate high country is a refined, traditional‑method sparkling that leans on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to deliver fine bubbles, citrus‑led fruit and a subtle biscuity edge in a very elegant frame. The nose shows lemon zest, red apple and a hint of strawberry, layered with brioche, almond and a gentle mineral line. On the palate it’s light to medium bodied, crisp and precise, with a creamy mousse and a long, dry, chalky finish that feels properly grown‑up.

Ros Ritchie Cuvée Demelza 2021 is made for aperitif hour – perfect with oysters, smoked salmon blinis or a simple bowl of salted crisps when friends drop round. It also works beautifully alongside soft cheeses, sushi or delicate entrées, where its freshness and fine texture really shine. Serve well chilled in a white‑wine glass to let those citrus and brioche notes open up.

What stands out with Cuvée Demelza 2021 is the balance between cool‑climate finesse and genuine flavour depth – there’s enough complexity from time on lees to satisfy serious fizz drinkers, without losing the brightness and approachability that make it an easy second‑glass pour. It’s a classy Australian sparkling from a producer with a real knack for elegant, food‑friendly wines.