For many of us, Easter is a time for celebration and getting together with friends and family to enjoy good food – and perhaps a good glass of wine or two! If you’re looking for that perfect food and wine pairing for your Easter lunch or dinner, we’ve done the hard work for you.
The wines below are all very food friendly and we asked the winemakers and O'Briens Wine Director Lynne Coyle Master of Wine what they would pair them with.
From that wonderful Easter classic, a rack of lamb, to a rustic pasta dish full of flavour, you’ll find lots of Easter inspiration below! There's plenty of great value to enjoy too, as all the wines are on special offer!
Piper Heidsieck NV Champagne
Champagne, France
WAS €59.95 NOW €42.95
Enjoy it with: Smoked salmon with cream cheese and dill blinis
Looking to splash out to celebrate with family and friends this Easter weekend? A bottle of Champagne is just the thing, and the classic Piper Heidsieck is a winner. Lighter in style with lively bubbles and refreshing sherbet note, O’Briens Wine Director, Lynne Coyle Master of Wine says it makes a great match for smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis.
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Château Amelisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
WAS €25 NOW €19.95
Enjoy it with: Rack of lamb with herb crust served with new potatoes and spring greens
If you’re opting for roast lamb this Easter, it has to be a classic red wine. This gorgeously intense French red is a great match for a rack of lamb with herb crust, as the herbal notes enhance the subtle complexity of the wine.
Or, for a vegetarian option, enjoy it with a mushroom risotto. The earthy flavours of the mushrooms and the creaminess of the risotto will complement the depth and velvety tannins of the wine.
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Lagar de Costa Albariño
Rías Baixas, Spain
WAS €21.95 NOW €17.95
Enjoy it with: A delicious cheeseboard
If you haven’t tried Albariño, you’re missing out! Fresh and crisp, the acidity and the balance of the grape variety makes it a wonderful match for all sorts of dishes. With aromatic pear and floral notes and a lemon-fresh palate, this Spanish white is an ideal aperitif wine, and it’s also a fantastic match for lots of cheeses, from feta to Manchego.
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Monte Real Rioja Reserva
Rioja DOC, Rioja, Spain
WAS €22.95 NOW €14.95
Enjoy it with: Pasta with spicy sausage, basil and mustard sauce
For something a little different, add a touch of Spanish style to your Easter and serve up a flavour-filled pasta dish with spicy sausage and mustard sauce. Aged for 24 to 30 months in American and French oak barrels, Monte Real Rioja Reserva is a great match for this dish thanks to the hints of spice and pepper in this beautiful wine.
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