Our Guide to the 2012 social season proved a popular blog post so we thought what better way to bring on the warm weather by turning our attention to the 2013 Social Season.
Aside from a chance to attend your favourite sporting and social events, we all know the social season is an excuse for a good party and a drink or two. So we’ve asked our friend, wine expert Roy Gillingham from Fareham Wine Cellar www.farehamwinecellar.co.uk to suggest a choice tipple for each event.
Social Season Guide 2013
31 March – The Boat Race http://www.theboatrace.org/
04 April – 06 April –The Grand National http://www.aintree.co.uk/
21 May- 25 May –Chelsea Flower Show http://www.rhs.org.uk/
2010 Fleurie La Chapelle des Bois, Beaujolais Cru, France
The Queen of Beaujolais wines, an elegant, soft, flowery style with lots of perfume.
29th May – 1st June – Royal Bath & West Show www.bathandwest.com
2009 Dog Point Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
Luscious with classic earthy Pinot character with an abundance of red and black fruits.
June 7th -9th – Polo in the Park www.polointheparklondon.com
2011 Villa Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Served cold, this wine has intense, fresh Sauvignon characters enhanced by light fast-moving bubbles.
June 15th –Trooping the Colour www.trooping-the-colour.co.uk
2010 Nieto Don Nicanor Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
When only a big red number will do, this full-bodied Malbec takes no prisoners and has an appealing balance of power and finesse.
June 18th -22nd – Royal Ascot www.ascot.co.uk
NV Forget Brimont Champagne Blanc de Blanc, France
This regal Premier Cru Champagne will help you to celebrate your winnings or commiserate your losses.
24th June -7th July –Wimbledon http://www.wimbledon.com/
Forget Brimont Rosé Grand Cru Champagne, France
A perfect match with strawberries and cream – the ideal wine for a break point!
July 3rd –July 7th – Henley Royal Regatta http://www.hrr.co.uk/
2007 Jacuzzi Barbera, Mendocino County, California
A wine full of complex characters which all pull together and finish in a whirlpool of flavour.
July 9th -14th – Hampton Court Palace Flower Show www.rhs.org.uk
2012 Plan B Riesling, Western Australia
Wine with a delicious bouquet of citrus fruit and flowers, perfect for picnicking after pottering around the Show.
July 14th – July 21st – The Open Golf Championship http://www.theopen.com/
2010 Craggy Range Syrah, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
A belter of a wine, the sheer quality will want you to get to the 19th hole faster than Tiger Woods being chased by his ex wife.
July 30th –31st – Glorious Goodwood http://www.goodwood.co.uk/
2011 Domaine Jones Blanc (Grenache Gris), Roussillon, France
The most famous of Katie Jones’ wines. Keep up with the Joneses – moving in high society, upper class, beautifully crafted wine with all-round appeal that has an all-round performance.
8th – 11th August 2013– Bristol Balloon Fiesta www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk
2009 Ixsir Altitudes Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
This, one of the finest wines from Lebanon, will take you and your palate to new heights.
August 3rd -10th – Cowes Week www.cowesweek.co.uk
2009 Langmeil The Fifth Wave Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia
Catch a taste of this powerful and very bold Grenache that is really riding the crest of a wave. It’s time to catch a wave, the Fifth Wave!
Enjoy the 2013 Social Season!
James & Steve
P.S. If you’re still on the hunt for more fun, check out our Autumn/Winter Social Season Guide 2013.
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