Monday 7 March 2016

Which wines are good for Easter?

Easter’s fast approaching. Now would be a good time to think about which wines you want for the occasion. Whether having a meal with loved ones or simply enjoying an Easter egg to yourself, Ideal Wine discuss the perfect wine accompaniment.  

Pair with chocolate



You’re never too old for an Easter egg, so if you’re looking for wines to drink this Easter you might want to opt for vintages that taste amazing with chocolate. We’d suggest that you learn the key rules of pairing wine with chocolate, so you select a vintage that’ll really complement your Easter eggs.

For example the darker the chocolate, the darker your wine should be. Therefore if your Easter egg has a high cocoa content, you might want to team it with the Chateau Lafleur 1990, which you can purchase from the Ideal Wine Company. The subtle complexities of this robust Bordeaux red will highlight the rich flavours of the chocolate, providing you with a great Easter treat!

Cater to your meal


If you’re holding a family gathering this Easter, you might want to pick a wine that’ll complement your Easter Sunday meal. Some people opt for ham on this family occasion and if you’re planning to do the same, you may want to go for a Riesling-style dry white. These vintages boast enough acidity to bring out the best qualities of ham, without compromising its flavour.

But spring is the time of re-birth, so many people choose to serve lamb on Easter Sunday. If you’re planning on lamb, you may want to pair this succulent meat with wines that boast the fruity hints and acid levels required to highlight its mouth-watering flavours. Reds – especially from Burgundy or the Rhone Valley – tend to go well with lamb. We’d suggest you buy the Le Corton 2002, a rich Burgundy red, if you’re thinking of serving lamb this Easter.

Push the boat out


But this holiday only comes around once a year, so which wines should you select if you really want to push the boat out this Easter? We’d advise you to go for Champagne – this French tipple just screams luxury, making it the perfect choice if you want to celebrate this holiday with style!


If you want to find a Champagne that’ll work well for Easter, but won’t break the bank, visit the Ideal Wine Company website’s Occasion Wines Page. Here, we list the outstanding vintages you can use to ring in the special events of your life. For example, here you can find the Dom Perignon Rose 1996; this gorgeous pink sparkling wine contains a heady array of rich fruity flavours. It’s go down a treat with your family when you serve it to them this Easter!