Top Ideas for Easter Wine & Food Pairing
Wines today are not just limited to robust reds and crisp whites. The range has grown, and that means your Easter feast is about to get much more tasty. A banquet often loaded with rich and flavourful dishes, from appetisers to big finale desserts there are many opportunities to pair the perfect Easter food with wine. It’s a wine lover's dream. Let’s explore:
Pinot Noir
Easter often means elaborate and rich dishes including meat like roasted lamb and duck, salmon, and if you’re lucky, a platter of artisanal cheeses. All of these are excellently complemented by pinot noir wine. This wine exudes notes of ripe red berries, subtle earthiness, and hints of spice. It has balanced acidity and silky tannins making it the ultimate and versatile choice for Easter meals.
Sparkling Shiraz
It may not be Christmas, but you can still have glazed ham and turkey. Better again, serve it alongside sparkling shiraz to really take things up a notch. The effervescence from sparkling shiraz will elevate the meals with its bouncy bubbly texture and rich berry flavours with a touch of spice. If you have more of an Easter sweet tooth, enjoy a glass of sparkling shiraz with desserts like pavlova and chocolate cake.
Chardonnay
Add an Australian flair to your Easter shindig with the citrusy, melony, and oaky flavours of chardonnay. Perfect with a seafood first course like prawns or smoked salmon. Chardonnay is also perfect alongside pasta, risotto, and grilled chicken. If you’re keen to fire up the BBQ, do! Throw on some sausages, lamb chops, shrimp and veggies and serve them with a crisp avocado mango salad, and your go-to chardonnay. Now you’re all set to devour a deliciously good Easter meal.
Rosé
There are many reasons to bring the beautiful pink hue of rosé to your Easter feast. Rosé's crisp acidity and bright fruity flavours pair well with salads and grilled vegetables. If you are looking to prep a charcuterie board to welcome your guests, offering them a glass of rosé will top off the entire experience. Trust us. Perfect for spicy sauces and dishes too, rosé strikes the ultimate balance with its fruity notes of strawberries and raspberries. What a symphony of flavours!
Prosecco
If your Easter meal needs a celebratory vibe, what would do a better job than a delightful bottle of bubbly Prosecco? Pair it with bruschetta, antipasto, cute little canapés, or even a steamy bowl of seafood spaghetti. Prosecco does it all! Time to pull out the bread, cheese, cured meats and wine glasses.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and beautiful wine, boasting flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and hints of spice. A match made in heaven for dishes like roasted beef, lamb and or any barbecued meats on the whole. If you are looking for a wine to pair with desserts, look no further than a cab sauv. Think rich cheesecakes and velvety chocolate cakes, that’s the kind of ending your Easter meal deserves.
A Quick BWS Trip For Easter Wine
An important Easter errand is picking the perfect wines and pairing them with your Easter menu. Use the above as inspiration for figuring out your feast, then find the ultimate drink pairing at BWS. To make your shopping even more convenient, shop online for Easter wines and opt for same-day delivery or in-store pick up from the BWS store near you. Offering the great deals and exciting discounts across our range of wines, get ready for a very happy Easter with BWS.