Is it a rose, light red, skin contact, field blend.... or simply delicious adult fruit juice? Who cares. These are all vinos of the crunchy variety, wines whose obvious aesthetic appeal is backed up by their easy charm and drinkability. Wines for whom a pint glass almost feels appropriate. 

VINI RABASCO, CANCELLI ROSATO, ABRUZZO, ITALY, 2023
100% Montepulciano 
Iole Rabasco inherited her family’s small vineyard and olive grove, neither of which have ever been treated with chemicals, and she’s taken that blessing and run with it. Her 3.5 hectares are located in the village of Pianella and Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, about 20 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea. Everything is done by hand, and depending on the vintage, this wine often has no sulphites added. The wine itself is full of joyful red fruits, and quenching cranberry-like acidity. 

RUTH LEWANDOWSKI WINES, CUVEE ZERO ROSE, MENDOCINO, USA, 2023
Touriga Nacional, Souzao, Tinta Roriz and a tiny bit of Sauvignon Blanc 
Garnet in the glass with purple hues. The nose has aromas of red and black fruits (blackcur-rant, blackberry strawberry and raspberry) and vegetal notes. The palate is lively and very fruity with supple tannins. The finish is fruity, floral and miner-al. Concentrated and balanced.

IGAVI WINES, MGALOBLISHVILI, LECHKHUMI, GEORGIA, 2023 
100% Mgaloblishvili
Pale copper/salmon with pink reflections despite the two weeks whole bunch maceration. Fluid through the front palate and tightening up at the back with a wonderful 3-dimensional tannin profile in play which I love from properly lignified stems. Darjeeling tea, hibiscus flower and wild rosehips. Light but layered and contemplative. 

THE WINE LOVE, GRAN CERDO ROSADO, RIOJA, SPAIN, 2023
80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha & others
In taste, sweet aromas of candy, strawberry and cherry dominate, pleasant acidity that balances the alcohol in the mouth. Instant high, happy and social from the first drink. Sexy pink colour with bluish highlights.

JUMPING JUICE, SUNSET, KING VALLEY, NORTHERN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 2022
100% Pinot Gris
This is an ideal wine for alfresco spring/summer sipping. Easy going, uncomplicated and uber refreshing. 

PEDRO OLIVARES, LA MOLINERA TINTO, JAEN, VALENCIA, SPAIN, 2022
100% Molinera
A lovely extremely pale red. Subtle nose of red berries. The palate is light bodied, a refreshing red, raspberry fruit with a Mediterranean wild herbal note.