Best Wine for Easter

Easter is a time of celebration and typically means getting together with family or friends for a meal, Easter Egg hunts, or just to enjoy other people’s company. Many people also give something up for Lent, as a self-sacrifice or to test their willpower. If you were brave enough to give something up (drinking wine or alcohol as an example) for Lent, it is the perfect day to really splurge on a nice bottle of wine. Even if you didn’t give something up for Lent, spending time with family and friends is a perfect time to enjoy some wine with others. 

If you are having a traditional Easter meal like ham, lamb, fish, deviled eggs, carrot cake or even Easter candy, we tried to provide specific suggestions on which wines will enhance your meal. Dry white wines are ideal for the summer heat of April. However, for more variety, add some rosés and light red wines to the Easter table. We’ll provide a complete list of wines for each type of food below.

Easter Brunch Wine Pairing

If you are having an earlier meal in the day, we always recommend something bubbly to go with the food. Of course you can always enjoy some of the wines listed below if you don’t prefer sparkling wines. We recommend drinking what you prefer, but don’t be afraid to branch out and experiment. Some great wines to start the day off are prosecco, champagne (or mimosas), or a sparkling rosé will all be great choices for Easter brunch. These are also typically lower in alcohol content, so you won’t get too tipsy too early in the day.

Easter Dinner Wine Pairing

This is a terrific opportunity to branch out and try something new with family and friends. Whether the crowd likes red wine or white wine, here are some of our favorites that will go with several dishes and won’t be overpowered by the food.

Best White Wine For Easter

An easy rule to follow is that light, crisp, white wines are the best bet. This will ensure the wine doesn’t overpower the food. Also, white wines are typically easier to pair with several different dishes than red wines. Because red wines tend to have bolder flavors. Here are some of our favorite white wines to enjoy with Easter.

• Riesling
• Rosé
• Gewürztraminer
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Prosecco

Best Red Wine For Easter

If you or your guests prefer to drink red wine over white wine, it is important not to get something too bold. Otherwise, the wine may overpower the food. Another problem could be that the wine may taste bitter if paired with the wrong type of food. Here are some of our suggestions that will go with the most typical types of Easter dishes.

• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Zinfandel
• Bordeaux
• Grenache

Pairing Wine With Ham

Making ham as the main course for Easter is a long-standing tradition. Because the predominant flavors of the ham are salty and sweet, white wine is the most practical option. When the ham is served with Riesling, Zinfandel, and Gewürztraminer, the dish takes on a fruity flavor. Pinot Noir, as a versatile wine, naturally complements the herbs and spices of ham. In addition, Rosé would also make excellent wine.

Pairing Wine With Lamb

It goes without saying that meat and red wine are a great match. So basically, lamb and red wine with a medium body is the way to go. Lamb and Bordeaux are a perfect match. By complementing the spices, the wine accentuates the meaty flavor of the lamb. Pinot Noir complements the savory flavor of a rack of a lamb without dominating it. Additionally, a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon enriches the earthy flavor of the fatty lamb for an exceptional dining experience.

Pairing Wine With Fish

Fish and white wine are the perfect matches. A bottle of Chardonnay paired with salmon would make for a great dining experience. It balances the salmon’s rich, buttery flavor without overpowering it. If you are having a white fish, like tilapia, walleye, or sea bass, you could pair that with a nice bottle of sauvignon blanc. 

Red wine with fish, on the other hand, can be a terrific match. Out of all the red wines, Pinot Noir is the safest choice. The fruity scent and herbal aromas of grilled fish are complemented by the wine.

Pairing Wine With Deviled Eggs

Another fantastic dish to bring to the Easter meal is deviled eggs, but they can be difficult to combine with wine. Light, dry white wines are therefore the best choice. Another option for enhancing the mellow flavor of deviled eggs is sparkling wines. These aperitifs are best served with Prosecco and Crémant. 

Pairing Wine With Easter Vegetable Dishes

Let’s not forget to add veggies to the table to make the most of Easter. So rejoice, vegans and vegetarians! Although it can be difficult to match wine and vegetables, Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with the bitterness of fresh veggies. Grenache is the ideal wine for roasted and grilled vegetables. This wine enhances the charr flavor of the dish and can be used as a layer over grilled vegetables. Pinot Noir is also a fantastic match for veggies with mushrooms.

Keep in mind that fresh veggies, such as salad, go excellent with light wines, whereas roasted vegetables benefit from a medium-bodied red wine.

Best Wine for Easter Desserts

This Easter, families, and friends will undoubtedly bring sweets and chocolates. Rosé, moscato, sparkling wine or even a port will all be excellent with dessert. We matched up wine suggestions for each common Easter dessert:

Best Wine For Easter

Having a great wine with your Easter feast this April can make it even better. Everyone’s taste in wine, on the other hand, is different. In this case, dry white wines are the best choice because of their flexibility to pair well with many dishes.

Consider the following wine selections to elevate your Easter meal experience:

1. Riesling
2. Pinot Noir
3. Gewürztraminer
4. Cabernet Sauvignon
5. Rosé
6. Zinfandel
7. Sauvignon Blanc
8. Bordeaux
9. Grenache
10. Prosecco