Oliver’s Taranga ‘Chica’ Mencia Rosé 2025 from McLaren Vale is a super‑fresh, small‑batch release that takes a Spanish grape and gives it a very South Aussie, beach‑esky sort of vibe – bright, dry and built for hot afternoons. This 2025 Chica Mencia Rosé is pale salmon in the glass, all shimmering clarity and instant thirst appeal.

Plenty going on aromatically – think watermelon wedges with a squeeze of lime, spring blossoms, a touch of spice and a playful fairy‑floss note floating over the top. On the palate, there’s loads of juicy watermelon, dried strawberries and a spicy‑margarita twist, with lovely texture and fruit weight yet a distinctly savoury, bone‑dry finish that keeps each sip refreshing.

This Oliver’s Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2025 absolutely sings as an aperitif, but it’s also cracking with prawn tacos, salt‑and‑pepper squid, grilled halloumi salads or a big antipasto spread. It’ll also handle spicy chicken wings or a Vietnamese vermicelli salad, making this Chica Mencia Rosé one of those bottles you’ll want on repeat all summer.