Easter Food & Wine Pairings
A Bank Holiday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and spend time with family and friends or simply enjoy a good rest. With Easter on the way, the long weekend will most certainly involve some seasonal food. Of course, some top-quality wine is needed too!
From mouth-watering main courses to sweet treats, explore some of our top picks for Easter.
Featured Recipe & Wine Pairing
Barry & Sons Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Jim Barry
A quintessential Easter dish, from feeding the family to hosting guests or even tucking into a meal in front of a good TV series, a hearty meal of lamb is warming, comforting and full of flavour.
Coonawarra's signature minty notes give way to rich cassis and cherry fruit, complemented by hints of herbs and spice, finishing with smooth, silky tannins.
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
A mixture of herbs is a signature flavour pairing for lamb. When it comes to wine this bank holiday, if in doubt pick a Cabernet Sauvignon. With a bountiful selection of bottles to choose from, I’ve picked a delicious South Australian bottle which offers aromas and flavours to seamlessly match with lamb including, fresh mint, cassis and softs herbs all wrapped up in silky tannins.
Braised Lamb Shank
Pair with: Massaya 'Terrasses de Baalbeck', Bekaa Valley
Simple but oh-so delicious, a slow-cooked lamb shank is comfort on a plate. Whether you prefer to serve it with creamy mash or crisp and fluffy roast potatoes, this dish will bring a touch of warmth to your day. The Lebanese wines from Massaya are a must-try for any wine lover. Their Terrasses de Baalbeck is a Rhône blend from Massaya’s collaboration with the Brunier brothers of the Rhône’s renowned Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe and Bordeaux’s Dominique Hébrard of Château Trianon. A feast for the senses, this wine is bursting with aromas and flavours of hedgerow fruit deliciously balanced by a herby note - great for this food match.
Salmon en croute
Pair with: Chablis, Les Valéry, Jean Durup
Thick-cut flaky salmon wrapped up in buttery pastry, what’s not to like? If you’re planning a salmon dish, then this is not only a veritable feast but a showstopping centrepiece too. To complement the creamy filling and buttery pastry, I recommend choosing a white wine for this.
Chablis in Northern Burgundy is famous for producing wines with a distinct mineral character because of the limestone and chalk soils. This typical character makes it a beautiful match for an assortment of fish dishes, especially this one. Tanners describe it as a ‘…textbook Chablis from one of the area's most successful producers…’ and it must be true because it’s become a best-seller.
Roast Ham
Pair with: Samartzis 'Dío Potámia' Kontoura, Barrique, Thiva
A great alternative to a roast dinner with all the trimmings, pair thick roast ham with indulgent and creamy dauphinoise potatoes infused with garlic, rosemary and an assortment of cheese to give it flavour and texture. One of the Tanners Team has picked out a superb bottle for you
this Easter.
“The vineyards, situated on the hillside of Mount Helicon, are rich in minerals and give the wine remarkable terroir, creating a layered and textured wine with fantastic richness. With melon, pineapple and citrus on the nose. The palate is rich, bold and silky, but clever use of acidity produces balance. This is amazing value for money and goes beautifully with chicken or pork dishes.” Maz Gillet, Wine Sales Advisor, Cellars Shop
Crispy filo tart with seasonal vegetables
Pair with: Sancerre, Firmin Dezat
This dish will make a nice light option for a group lunch. With feta cheese, freshly cut herbs and an assortment of vegetables, this meal is crying out for a top-quality white wine match.
An area well-known for producing premium Sauvignon Blanc, if you’re a fan of this variety then I recommend that you try this unmissable Sancerre from premium producer Firmin Dezat. It’s a mouth-watering white which is deliciously expressive and bursting with classic aromas and flavours of citrus, white flowers and green fruit.
Hot Cross Buns
Pair with: Tanners Sauternes - Half
A hot cross bun is a fruit-filled treat for the senses. Bursting with sultanas, citrus peel and a mix of soft baking spices, they’re delicious cold or warm with a healthy slather of salted butter. You might even enjoy the modern twist on the classic style. From double chocolate to lemon
curd, you can find an assortment of delicious flavours at Easter.
A delicious, complex and honeyed nose gives way to a perfectly balanced palate that is fresh and not at all cloying with juicy fruit on the finish.
Simnel Cake
Pair with: Churton Petit Manseng, Marlborough 2017
A traditional Easter cake, this fruit cake is a temptingly sweet indulgence; the combination of fruit and marzipan makes it very moreish.
Sensationally aromatic, this dessert wine is a must-try. Even if you don’t have a particularly sweet tooth, this aromatic and complex tipple is worth trying and is a staff favourite at the Shrewsbury Cellars Shop. When matched with the sweet fruit cake, you’ll tuck into a treasure trove of complementary flavours. Go on, have just one more piece and one more glass!
Chocolate
From Easter eggs to chocolate cakes and decorated chocolate biscuits, if you’re a chocolate fan then this time of year is perfect for you. Whether you’re planning on tucking into a rich, gooey chocolate cake or feel like inhaling a whole easter egg whilst watching the bank holiday TV, explore a range of tempting options at Tanners.
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