In the spotlight this month is Cliffton Dry, a New York based company that organically produces it’s sparkling wine, made with fresh apples. Cliffton Dry is the official alcohol sponsor of the 24th annual Artists for Africa benefit this year at Tribeca Rooftop on Wednesday, April 22, 2015!

Founder, Shelagh D’Arcy Hinds, a South African, took Cliffton Dry from concept to reality in only two years. Upon moving to New York, Shelagh noticed a lack of fresh, sparkling beverages, which inspired her to produce her own sparkling wine without the heaviness and high sugar typically associated with apple based beverages such as hard cider and/or prosecco.

Cliffton Dry is clean, refreshing, politely dry with a fresh bouquet nose, pear and citrus notes, soft round bubbles, with a slight apple note to the finish.

Cliffton Dry’s commitment to the highest quality of all natural ingredients and their founders concern for conservation in Africa makes them the perfect alcohol sponsor for our event. Cliffton Dry puts as much love and passion into their product as the ARC does into the conservation and restoration of African rainforests. The ARC is proud to be serving Cliffton Dry at our benefit this spring and looks forward to a continued partnership between our two organizations!