Pioneer Road Rosé NV is a light, fruit-driven pink from Langhorne Creek in South Australia, made for easy, everyday drinking rather than serious contemplation. It's an uncomplicated style with plenty of immediate appeal and none of the fuss of a more serious, food-focused rosé, poured for the sheer enjoyment of it rather than for close analysis.

Strawberry, red cherry and a touch of watermelon lead the nose, with a soft, juicy palate that stays fresh and fruity from first sip to last. There's a gentle pink-grapefruit edge on the finish that keeps it from feeling too soft or sweet, and it stays lively and bright throughout the glass rather than fading.

Acidity keeps things bright and refreshing, with a clean, moderately short finish that invites another glass rather than demanding a pause to think it over.

Serve it well chilled with charcuterie, a summer salad, grilled prawns, or simply on its own by the pool on a warm day.

Drink it young and well chilled, ideally within the next twelve months while it's fresh and at its brightest.