Save, Sip, and Celebrate
Our experts’ wine pairing recommendations for your Easter meal.
Our experts are dedicated to helping you discover new wines you’ll love. This month, we’re highlighting four outstanding Easter picks from our extensive selection. Be sure to look for them in the wine aisle on your next shopping trip!
Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon
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full-bodied red |
Cherry, blackberry, currant & cocoa. |
Steak, veal, lamb, sharp cheeses & braised dishes. |
Charles Krug is Napa Valley’s oldest winery, established in 1861. This estate-grown cabernet is aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Its sturdy structure and long, memorable finish make it the perfect companion for a robust cheese course or rich entrée in celebration of the holiday.
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay
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full-bodied white |
Apple, lemon, pear; nutty. |
Shellfish, pork, chicken & creamy seafoods. |
The grapes for this creamy, round chardonnay are hand-harvested into shallow bins at night, then cooled to preserve flavor and acidity. The wine is sur lies aged for five months; the barrels are stirred and topped weekly. This vibrant selection pairs well with a wide range of dishes, so it is excellent either to serve with Easter dinner or to bring as a host gift.
Veuve Clicquot Brut
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sparkling |
Vanilla, brioche, almond; fruity. |
Appetizers, spicy foods & desserts. |
No Easter meal is complete without a champagne pairing! The instantly recognizable flavor of this sparkling selection is consistently complex yet silky, owing to its predominant presence of pinot noir and reserve wines. If you plan to enjoy it with an entrée, seafood and pasta dishes—especially those with Parmesan cheese—are notable complements.
Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé
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light-bodied |
Citrus, cherry, raspberry; crisp. |
Casual light fare & appetizers. |
With its delicate color and crisp flavors, this rosé is a superb choice for spring. The grapes are harvested from sunrise to noon in the regions surrounding the winery in La Motte en Provence, France. The juices are vinified in stainless steel in a carefully temperature-controlled environment. An excellent complement for an hors d’oeuvres course or a lighter meal.
Meet Our Experts
Scott is a wine buyer who specializes in whites and sparkling wines, but in his leisure time he enjoys a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon with a full plate of chicken parmesan, pasta, and red sauce.
Andrew is a wine buyer who specializes in old world wines from France, Italy and Spain. His advice on choosing a good bottle of wine is to pair it to match the intensity of the food. Fatty meats, such as ribeye steaks, work great with a bold red wine like a cabernet sauvignon or Sangiovese.
Erik, a wine buyer, has tried wines produced all over the world. He loves big bold cabs from California to fresh rosés on a warm summer evening. He is always looking for the next great wine.
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