It’s Mencia rosé from McLaren Vale with a little Shiraz. Smartly packaged, smartly made. It sees some time in the barrel, adding a creamed watermelon layer. Savoury, nicely softened edges with a little pear fruit and just the right amount of tang. Very likeable.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: now
• Score (out of 20): 17.7
• Score (out of 100): 89
• Alcohol %: 12.5
• RRP (in $AUD): 28
• Winery website: https://www.oliverstaranga.com/
• Would I buy it?: A few glasses