Some wines are serious. Some are just plain fun. Rosé, somehow, is both. It has this amazing ability to carry centuries of history while still feeling fresh and carefree, like it was invented just for that glass in your hand on a sunny afternoon.

The story of rosé is actually much older than most people think. Way back in ancient Greece, winemakers were pressing red grapes just lightly, letting the skins touch the juice for only a short while. That tiny moment gave the wine its pale pink blush. Later, when Greek settlers landed in Provence in the 6th century B.C., they brought this pale style with them, and Provence has pretty much owned the rosé crown ever since. Think Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre, it’s what defines “classic” French rosé today.

But rosé isn’t just an Old World thing. The New World gave it a twist. California, for example, stumbled into the sweet “White Zinfandel” craze in the 1970s thanks to a fermentation accident. And now? Rosé is everywhere,from Italy’s “rosautoctono” movement with native grapes to Spain’s bold Navarra rosados. The world has fallen in love with pink all over again.

What makes the story even better is the rise of women in wine. More and more women are leading vineyards and cellars, and rosé has become something of their calling card. Not because it’s pink and pretty, but because it’s versatile, expressive, and refuses to be boxed in. Dry or sweet, sparkling or still—rosé is freedom in a bottle.

And that’s where Bali comes in. At Sababay Winery, rosé feels like it was always meant to be here. We’ve got our own trio of pink darlings:

• Pink Blossom — floral, spicy, and a little exotic, like rose petals with a tropical twist.
• Fiorosa Rosé Brut — our sparkling stunner, made from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, which proudly brought home a Decanter Award (yes, Bali wine winning on the world stage!).
• Moscarossa — the sweeter, romantic one in the family, as fun and playful as a Bali sunset.

What makes these wines even more special is the vision behind them. Our French winemaker, Guillaume Quéron, came all the way from Bordeaux to Bali, bringing tradition and a little “je ne sais quoi” to our locally grown grapes. He has this gift of taking Bali’s volcanic soil, tropical fruit, and farmer-grown harvests, and turning them into bottles that can stand proudly alongside international rosés.

So here’s the thing: rosé may look delicate, but its journey has been bold—from ancient Greece to modern Bali, from men in togas to women leading cellars, from Provence to Sanur sunsets. And when you raise a glass of Sababay rosé—whether it’s Pink Blossom, Fiorosa, or Moscarossa—you’re not just sipping a pretty wine. You’re tasting history, innovation, and a little bit of Bali magic.

Cheers to rosé, to women of the world that making time for pink in your glass.