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Here comes Peter Cottontail! Add a little “hop” to your step this Easter by pairing wines with your family’s meal. Follow our guide below of wines that go perfectly with these classic Easter foods.<\/p>\n
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Ham is the classic main dish for many families at Easter. It has a delicate flavor and texture that are great with the structure of Pinot Noir. The wine\u2019s fruitiness is also a great complement to ham.<\/p>\n
Another main dish common at Easter is lamb. The intensity, earthiness, and fattiness of lamb call for a wine with plenty of tannin and flavor intensity. Malbec from Argentina has the backbone and complexity to stand up to a rich lamb dish.<\/p>\n
What better way to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring than with a savory roast chicken and a glass of ros\u00e9 from Provence in France? These wines are usually made from a blend of local grapes and lend a subtle, refreshing counterpoint to the chicken.<\/p>\n
Shrimp have a subtle flavor that shouldn\u2019t be covered up by a strong wine. The dry and refreshing Pinot Gris, known in Italy as Pinot Grigio, is known to pair well with seafood like shrimp.<\/p>\n
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Grilled salmon is a great way to make an impression on Easter guests. Beaujolais is an undervalued red wine with a light body and lots of flavor. It can be served slightly chilled and makes for a great pairing with Salmon.<\/p>\n
Asparagus and green beans have flavor that can be difficult to match with a wine. Try a Sauvignon Blanc which has a fresh, crisp, citrus flavor. Sauvignon Blanc is often described as having a \u201cgreen\u201d character as well – something like green peppers or fresh cut grass. That aspect makes it good for green beans or asparagus.<\/p>\n
Albari\u00f1o is a white wine from Spain that is aromatic and has a slight bitterness on the finish. Its clean, fresh style will work well with the subtle flavor of the carrots.<\/p>\n
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Often served as an appetizer, deviled eggs would make a nice match for Prosecco, which is a sparkling Italian wine often served as an aperitif.<\/p>\n
The creamy butteriness of potato salad pairs perfectly with an oaked Chardonnay from California. Some Chardonnay undergoes a process called “malolactic fermentation,”\u00a0which converts the fruity malic acid into lactic acid. That\u2019s why Chardonnay is often described as “buttery,”\u00a0and why it would pair nicely with potato salad.<\/p>\n
Sauternes is a rich, golden dessert wine from Bordeaux that has flavors of honey, apricot, and ginger. It is wonderful with a carrot cake at the end of your Easter meal.<\/p>\n
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