5 Perfect Wine Pairings for Easter

As you prepare for the Easter festivities, make sure you’re serving the right wine with your dishes to bring out the best flavours in both. From Good Friday’s fish dinner to Easter Sunday brunch, we’ve got you covered for whatever you have planned.

If you’re serving salmon…

Baked salmon is a classic Easter dish, and Good Friday-friendly. With this main, go for a light crisp white wine, such as a the Tavernello Pinot Grigio ($11.55). The acidity will nicely balance the fattiness of salmon, making for a satiating and flavourful pairing.

If you’re serving ham…

A glazed ham is a crowd-pleasing main, but you can take it one step further with a full-bodied Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel ($30.95). The bright raspberry and blackberry notes along with the black pepper and smooth tannins will be sure to complement the sweetness of the glaze.

If you’re serving lamb…

A lamb roast is another fantastic option for an Easter meal. Typically, this tender and flavourful meat requires a medium-bodied red with soft tannins. For a medium to well-done lamb roast, try pairing it with the Ripasso Classico Superiore ($16.30).

If you’re serving brunch…

For a Sunday morning brunch, you’ll want to pull out all the stops – and that means bubbly. Whether your spread includes sweet or savoury dishes, the Romeo & Juliet prosecco pairing ($18.00 each) is the perfect fruity but not-too-sweet accompaniment. You can add some of your favourite juices for your guests to mix up mimosas as well.

If you’re serving coffee and dessert…

Once your guests are full of the delicious food & wines that you’ve served them, you can cap off the meal with dessert, coffee, and a shot of Grappa Sarpa Di Poli ($51.10). This Italian-made spirit is often served after a meal as a digestif, which your guests will thank you for.

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