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!
