Moppity Lock & Key Rosé 2025 from Hilltops in Southern NSW is a pale, dry grenache‑based rosé that’s all about juicy red fruits, bright acidity and easy summer drinking, crafted from high‑country cool‑climate vineyards.

Wild strawberry, watermelon and blood orange lead the aromatics, with soft spice, red cherry, raspberry, sweet earth and a touch of apple and herbs adding detail, making this 2025 Lock & Key Rosé feel generous yet refreshingly zippy. The palate is vibrant and immediately appealing – juicy red fruit flavours run before fine tannins and a crisp, dry finish, exactly how you’d want a modern Hilltops grenache rosé to present.

As an Aussie sommelier, I’d be pouring Lock & Key Rosé 2025 alongside grilled prawns with chilli and lime, citrus‑dressed salads, Mediterranean mezze, or spicy Asian dishes where its briny, herbal lift and dry snap really shine. It’s also spot‑on with picnic charcuterie, soft cheeses and wood‑fired pizza – a versatile, food‑friendly pink that’s begging to be in your esky all summer.