“The Northern Hemisphere’s 2018 rosés are just starting to seep into the market. So it’s a good thing—a very good thing—that a dandy Down Under offering such as the Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Sangiovese South Australia Rosé 2018 is easy enough to find in the meantime. Lovely florals portend an array of red fruits, not just the usual cherry/berry but also watermelon. This is a dry but rich and generous rosé made not with shiraz but with a grape usually associated with Italy. The butterfly on the label signifies this stellar winery’s sustainable practices. A superb patio sipper, this Aussie delight is a natural for shrimp (and not just on the Barbie), other shellfish, trout and spring salads.”

“A Tuscan varietal with an Aussie accent. Barossa Valley fruit, pale copper tone, and for those keeping score on fining agents, this one’s vegan. Flavors favor white peach, fraise de bois, orange, kumquat, and something I cannot put my finger on that reminds me of Chilean guava but isn’t (yes, I know, helpful)-a mystery exotic fruit of some kind with a herbaceous kick. It’s wild-fermented if that matters to you, and has a bright, effusive perfume (citrusy and strawberry-ish). A nice mineral note haunts the finish, which is silky and pretty persistent.”

“Cherries, blossoms, nectarine, quite dry. Good.”