Not everyone has a get together for Easter, but with the joys of sunny spring on the way, why not have a celebration? The right wine can make or break a feast, so we’ve been hard at work identifying the very best bottles of wine to wash down popular Easter meals.
Be it lamb, beef, turkey, pork, seafood, or vegetarian, we’ve pinpointed the ideal bottle for you. Each pick compliments the style of the food and the flavours present so let’s dive into some mouth-watering combos.
Best Wine to Pair with Lamb
Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon
This ripe and robust classically styled Cali Cab is brimming with complex oak-aged flavours and softened mouthfeel. Mocha, fresh berries, blackcurrants, and peppery warmth all feature, as well as, of course, that butter which comes through alongside vanilla notes. Plenty of soft tannins that the fatty, hearty meat will cut through perfectly.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £13.50 (usually more!)
Best Wine to Pair with Beef
Catena Malbec
For beef, this bottle is exactly what we’re after – serious Malbec. Using some of the finest grapes from the best Mendoza vineyards, it’s big and rich, but mellow and restrained when it needs to be too. Dark fruits and intricate vanilla and coffee flood the nose, which unfold into full-bodied plum and blackberry. Underneath it all is a leathery, earthy undertone that’s yummy too. The heavier but approachable tannins work with fatty meat, and the richness compliments perfectly.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £13.99
Best Wine to Pair with Turkey
Mt Difficulty 'Bannockburn' Pinot Noir
Seductively intense New Zealand Pinot Noir, from Central Otago. Taking up the Burgundian-style, fruits of the forest dominate the aroma supported by mellow clove and brown spice. A sip of the dark ruby wine reveals cherry, violet and subtler savoury notes reminiscent of charred mushroom. The low tannins won’t overpower the turkey, and of course, cranberry sauce is a dream pairing.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £29.99
Best Wine to Pair with Pork
Kendermanns Riesling Kabinett
Food-friendly royalty, you just knew Riesling would pop up sooner or later. If we had to pick just one bottle to do a job with different dishes, then it would usually be a Riesling. This fragrant wine carries wafts of juicy peach, tangy grapefruit, and crisp apples. The palate is off-dry and noticeably refreshing with a zip of acidity to cut through the fat.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 8.5%
Find here: £9.99 (£6.99 Mix Six Price)
Best Wine to Pair with Seafood Dishes
Langham Sparkling Rosé
One of the best pink fizzes England has to offer, this was a big award winner last year. Mostly Pinot, but with a hefty chunk of Chardonnay and dash of Pinot Meunier, it’s blended with 18% reserve wine for added depth. The result is a pale, dry and extremely versatile wine with notes of fresh strawberries, cranberries and shortbread biscuit. The acidity and lingering sweetness are perfect for most seafood dishes, particularly shellfish and lean fish.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £34.95
Best Wine to Pair with Vegetarian Dishes
Te Pa Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc
This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon that masterfully leans into the tropical notes you expect – guava, passion fruit and nectarine. Tasty gooseberry pops up too, as well as the chalky minerality that brings a crisp pureness to proceedings. If that sounds food-friendly, then it really is. The vegetal green notes are crying out for veggie dishes.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £10.50
If you’re after something a little more indulgent for after dinner and feel sad about having no easter eggs, then what about a chocolate liqueur to treat yourself? We’ve found the best liqueurs for whatever spirit you love here!