Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé

The Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé is screaming out to be enjoyed at a summer picnic with friends. Its crisp, refreshing, balanced and all too easy to polish off. This wine is perfect with cheese or seafood, or simply enjoyed watching the world go by as the weather heats up. 

As summer is drawing nearer I feel like Rosé is becoming one of my primary food groups, and I’m totally ok with it! I find myself craving a glass of salmon coloured wine to take a beat from the heat of Brisbane all too often, and so I’ve been seeking out more wines to add to my ever-growing roster!

I’ve had my eye on the wines from Bailey Wine Co for quite some time, and I finally got a chance to sample a few (thank you!). If you haven’t seen these wines before, they are seriously eye catching. I love a good label, and these bright coloured wines captured my heart instantly. Nothing like bright colours to brighten your day! When I got the wines it was no question which one I was going to crack into first. The Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé was calling my name!

About Bailey Wine Co

Bailey Wine Co is a family business owned by Time and Kate Bailey and based in Coonawarra in South Australia. After 19 years and 20 vintages Tim took the plunge and started making his own wine – bringing to life Bailey Wine Co in 2015. He was inspired by some of the wines from early in his wine making career to produce a wines they love to drink.

Bailey Wine Co sources top quality fruit across South Australia and Victoria renowned for their varieties to produce simply delicious wine. They have a range of whites, reds and of course the Rosé that are made for enjoying. If you’re after affordable, quality wines with a bit of fun, these wines are sure to hit the mark!

Why I loved the Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé

The Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé is a seriously delicious wine at such a good price. It is a Provence style which is one of my favourite styles of Rosé, but made using Pinot Noir instead of the usual blend. This brings different flavours to the wine and I think it also gave it a little more oomph, making it a great option for pairing with food.

This wine is a pretty salmon hue in the glass, reminding me of where I’d rather be (aka sipping wine like this on the French Riviera…a girl can dream). Something about wines this colour make me so happy, and go oh so well with summer. On the nose, I got a hit of strawberries as well as a hint of citrus. This wine carried these flavours into the palate where I also got a hint of cranberries.

This wine has a great balance with a hit of fruity flavours which are cleaned up by a beautifully refreshing crisp acidity. It leaves you wanting sip after sip, making it all too easy to drink. This wine is the sort of wine I can see myself enjoying with friends over summer without thinking too much about it. You may polish off the bottle a little too quickly but you’ll have a seriously great time doing it!

What to pair it with

The Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé is a perfect summer wine. Enjoy it in the afternoon before dinner or equally over a picnic lunch. There’s enough flavour in it to be enjoyed with food, but is light enough to go with an afternoon drink.

Personally I can’t think of any better pairing than a nice picnic with friends. Think cheese, dips and antipasti along with this wine would be heaven. However, if you want to pair it with something substantial, opt for light summer meals such as seafood or chicken salad.

In summary: Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé

The Bailey Wine Co 2019 Mount Gambier Rosé is the perfect summer wine which gives you a little taste of Provence without the price tag. Its a great wine for enjoying with friends as the weather heats up. Balanced, crisp, refreshing and packed full of red fruit flavours, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

To try this wine for yourself or check out the rest of the Bailey Wine Co range, visit their website.

Note: I was sent this wine as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it. All opinions are based on my own tastebuds.