Mada Pétillant Naturel 2025 is a Nebbiolo rosé pet‑nat from Mullany Family Vineyard at Wombat near Young in NSW, and it absolutely leans into that fun, seaside, summer‑crush style while still feeling finely made and refreshing. The label sums it up as “strawberry crush, sea breeze, rosewater” – and that’s very much the vibe, with juicy red berries, a hint of watermelon and gentle florals over a light, cloudy pink fizz.

The Nebbiolo is given gentle extraction before fermentation in steel, then the wine is settled under refrigeration for three months before bottling in July to finish fermentation in bottle at around 11.5% alcohol. That approach keeps the bubbles soft and creamy, the fruit pure and the acidity bright, with just a touch of phenolic grip from skins to keep things dry and moreish rather than simple or sweet. It’s unfiltered, preservative‑free and very much a drink‑cold, shake‑gently, share‑with‑friends style of fizz.

Food‑wise, Mada Pétillant Naturel 2025 is perfect with prawns, oysters, salty snacks, picnic spreads, charcuterie, soft cheeses or even spicy Asian dishes where its strawberry, citrus and rosewater notes and light spritz cool everything down. It’s also a brilliant aperitif or brunch bottle for people who like their bubbles a bit wilder and more characterful than classic sparkling.