The easter bunny loves wine
Jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, the obligatory but always uneaten Peeps… Easter is full of familiar favorites, but this year we took a close look at the shelves and chose some new wines that we know will pair perfectly with your entire Easter spread.
Whether you have lamb or ham on the table, we’ve got you covered. See what the staff thinks you should have in your glass this year. Cheers!
Check out the full list here!
Domaine des Tours, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
Region: Vaucluse AOC – Rhône Valley, France
Varietals: Grenache, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot
AARON’S PICK - Blood orange marmalade, sharp strawberry edges, and a little smoke on the tail end. This wine is aromatic and seductive. Let it breathe a bit and enjoy with a nice rack of lamb straight off the grill.
La Ferme des Sept Lunes, Viogner-Roussanne
Region: VdP - Rhône Valley
Varietals: Viogner, Roussanne
COLIN’S PICK - Nutty and nuanced. A nose full of freshly cracked walnuts and chamomile tea. This is the bottle to try if you typically reach for full-bodied Chardonnay.
Glinavos, Ioannina Paleokerisio
Region: PGI Ioannina – Epirus, Greece
Varietals: Debina, Vlahiko
This wine was made for Easter, literally. Hundreds of years ago this wine would begin its fermentation during autumn in large vats. Fermentation would halt during the colder winter months and continue fermenting as spring began. Because of this, it retains a lovely pétillance. It’s refreshing, a little grippy, and savory. Turkish apricot, orange peel, and brand-new sneakers.
Vigne Guadagno, Contrada Sant'Aniello, Fiano di Avellino
Region: Fiano di Avellino DOCG – Campania, Italy
Varietal: Fiano
CHELSIE’S PICK - Bright and creamy. Dazzling acidity but with a softness that only Fiano can provide. A year on fine lees doesn't hurt either. Think lemon oil, pecorino, and Yuzu curd. This is a lateral move for the “dry white” lovers. Plus, it’s something a little nicer for the occasion. But also, this wine would be bomb with honey-baked ham!
Erste-Neue, Kalterersee Classico Superiore, Schiava
Region: Südtirol-Alto Adige DOC – Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Varietal: Schiava
Sustainable
JYOTI’S PICK - Flinty strawberries and graphite. This is a delicate red to savor. Cool it down a bit and watch the fruit brighten. It would be great with lamb and ham alike. Or honestly, just slowly sip it on its own, it deserves the attention.
Domaine Arnaud Lambert, Crémant de Loire Brézé Rosé
Region: Crémant de Loire AOC - Loire Valley
Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
MARIANA’S PICK - Full of toasted brioche, soft acidity, and completely addicting. If you want Champagne quality without spending Champagne dollars, you MUST try this wine. Simply stunning.
Boundary Breaks, Ovid Line North Riesling
Region: Finger Lakes AVA - New York
Varietal: Riesling
CHRIS’ PICK - Dried pineapple, preserved lemon, ripe papaya. A flash of acid and lightly juicy. This Riesling is almost intimidatingly cool.
Leirana, Rías Baixas Albariño
Region: Rías Baixas DO - Galicia, Spain
Varietal: Albariño
ABBY’S PICK - Imagine squeezing a lemon over your salad as you sit oceanside enjoying the view. That's the feeling this wine evokes. Classic Albariño. Salty air and refreshingly soft acidity. Find a croissant and slice up some ham, you need a sandwich.
Ruth Lewandowski, Testa Vineyard, Boaz
Region: California
Varietals: Carignan, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Somehow lush and snappy all at once. Carignan smoke and weight from Cabernet Sauvignon are shepherded by the freshness of Grenache. But make no mistake, this is a hefty red. Flinty, ashy, and full of mulberries and relaxed tannins.
