04/03/2026
For your Easter Table
Spring is here, and Easter is the perfect moment to refresh your table with bright, expressive white wines that go beyond the usual suspects.
This year, we’ve curated a selection of distinctive alternatives to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio—wines that bring energy, versatility, and just the right touch of intrigue to your holiday meal.
WHITE WINES FOR EASTER
Crisp & Vibrant (Sauvignon Blanc Alternatives)
If you love freshness and zip, try something new:
- Grüner Veltliner – citrus, white pepper, and incredible food versatility (especially with spring vegetables and asparagus)
- Picpoul – zesty, saline, and perfect for lighter starters or seafood
- Vermentino – coastal, herbal, and beautifully balanced
Light & Elegant (Pinot Grigio Alternatives)
For easy-drinking whites with more personality:
- Falanghina – floral, citrusy, and quietly complex
- Muscadet – crisp, mineral-driven, and refreshing
- Other options: Assyrtiko and Verdeho
Richer & Textured (Chardonnay Alternatives)
For heartier dishes like ham or lamb:
- Chenin Blanc – incredibly versatile
- Godello – rich yet fresh, with a subtle mineral backbone
Easter Crowd-Pleasers
- Off-dry Riesling – a perfect match for sweet and savory dishes alike
- Brut Rosé Sparkling – festive, versatile, and always a hit
Whether you’re serving honey-glazed ham, roast lamb, or a table full of spring vegetables, these wines are designed to elevate every bite.
We’d love to help you select the perfect bottles—stop in and ask for Chris, Lissa, or Ash.
Cheers to a fresh and vibrant Easter,
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RED WINES FOR EASTER
For Easter, the safest red direction is usually fresh, medium-bodied, lower-tannin wines, rather than heavy, oaky bruisers. Ham tends to like fruit, acidity, and a little softness, while lamb can handle more savory reds like Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, or Tempranillo.
Domestic red options
- Pinot Noir – still the classic Easter red
- Grenache / GSM blends – juicy, spice-driven, very food-friendly
- Zinfandel – especially good if ham is glazed or slightly sweet
- Cabernet Franc – herbal and savory, great with lamb
- Syrah – best in a fresher, peppery style rather than a huge one
- Merlot – smooth, flexible, easy for a crowd; typically medium- to full-bodied with soft but present tannins 
International red options
- Beaujolais or Cru Beaujolais – bright, lively, spring-ready
- Côtes du Rhône – Grenache-led blends that work across the table
- Rioja Crianza – versatile, polished, great for roast meats
- Chianti Classico – acidity and savory character for lamb or roast chicken
- Valpolicella Classico – lighter-bodied and easy with holiday meals
Come in and ask for Chris, Lissa, or Ash.
