Otherness Bagatelle Rosé 2025 by Otherness in the Barossa Valley is a pale, dry Grenache rosé that absolutely nails that modern, food‑friendly pink style South Australia does so well. Crafted by Mark Bulman, one of the country’s acknowledged masters of Rosé and Grenache, this Bagatelle Rosé 2025 bursts from the glass with lifted aromas of wild red berries, pomegranate, pink grapefruit and a little rosehip and talc. On the palate it’s all about shimmering red‑berry fruit, crunchy cranberry and redcurrant with a twist of blood orange, carried by bright, refreshing acidity. Gentle, talcy tannin gives a subtle grip and a more serious, textural edge, so it’s far more than just a simple quaffer.

This is the sort of Barossa Grenache rosé that sings with a mezze spread, grilled prawns, salt‑and‑pepper squid, Niçoise salad or a plate of prosciutto and ripe tomatoes. The dry finish and juicy line of acidity also make it a brilliant match for Vietnamese or Thai salads where chilli, lime and fresh herbs need a wine with both freshness and a bit of savoury backbone. Serve well chilled over the next two or three years for maximum pink pleasure.