{"id":18274,"date":"2024-02-02T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T13:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=18274"},"modified":"2024-03-11T10:23:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T14:23:13","slug":"wines-easter-ham-lamb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wines-easter-ham-lamb\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Wines: The Essential Hip-Hop Guide to Earmark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wines-easter-ham-lamb\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18282\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Easter-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Easter wine\" width=\"849\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Easter-wine.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Easter-wine-160x106.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Easter-wine-350x232.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Easter-wine-125x83.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Some of my favourite meals are those we savour to celebrate Easter: fresh asparagus omelets and ham for brunch. But which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-and-lamb-brisket-asparagus-chocolate-readers-digest-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Easter wines<\/strong><\/a> to serve with them?<\/p>\r\n<p>As a determined hedonist, I like something more than orange juice, thank-you\u2014unless it\u2019s a mimosa. The wines that work best are zesty, mouth-watering and lighter than those we drink in the winter\u2014and they\u2019ll put some spring in your glass.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/FlowersSpringWineSmall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18283 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/FlowersSpringWineSmall.jpg\" alt=\"FlowersSpringWineSmall\" width=\"241\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/FlowersSpringWineSmall.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/FlowersSpringWineSmall-160x288.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/FlowersSpringWineSmall-125x225.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>When the coming of spring heralds warmer weather, we feel like celebrating. One of the best ways is by drinking fresh, vivacious wines that suit the season and complement lighter fare. You can pair these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-and-egg-pairing-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>wines with egg dishes<\/strong><\/a> for leisurely brunches.<\/p>\r\n<p>For spring brunches, some wines can work just as well as classic cocktails like mimosas and Bloody Marys. Try a zippy, unoaked white, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/search\/?dosearch=set&amp;text=New+Zealand+Sauvignon+Blanc&amp;store=LCBO&amp;reviewfilter=1&amp;stamp=635327101628897971&amp;#searchresults\"><strong>New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/eradus-sauvignon-blanc-2019\/314301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-55575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Eradus-Sauvignon-Blanc-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/eradus-sauvignon-blanc-2019\/314301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eradus Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a> <br \/>Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Its herbal aromas will complement spring dishes and the accompanying seasonal vegetables, such as asparagus, artichokes, wild leeks and sweet peas.<\/p>\r\n<p>Unoaked chardonnay is another good choice because it\u2019s also light and flavorful without any clashing wood tannins or smoky flavors.<\/p>\r\n<p>Heavily oaked chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon can clash horribly with the sulfur compounds in egg dishes, making the wine taste flat and metallic.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/domaine-chevallier-chablis-2018\/315296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48339 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Chablis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"69\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/domaine-chevallier-chablis-2018\/315296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Domaine Chevallier Chablis 2018<\/strong><\/a> <br \/>Burgundy A.P., France<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Good unoaked picks include chablis from Burgundy and riesling from Germany, Washington or Canada.<\/p>\r\n<p>Another great choice is sparkling wine, either Champagne from France or sparkling wines from another region, such as Canada, California or Spain.<\/p>\r\n<p>The swarm of bubbles cleanses and refreshes your palate after a soft-yolk dish coats your mouth. This makes the next bite of your frittata, poached eggs with hollandaise sauce taste even better.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eggs-ham-and-wine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18290 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eggs-ham-and-wine.jpg\" alt=\"eggs ham and wine\" width=\"235\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eggs-ham-and-wine.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eggs-ham-and-wine-160x238.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/eggs-ham-and-wine-125x186.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Although white wines usually work better than reds with eggs, dishes that have a savory ingredient can also be paired with light-bodied, smooth-textured reds. With bacon-and-herb omelets or ham quiches, for instance, try pinot noir, gamay or Beaujolais.<\/p>\r\n<p>This Essential Hip-Hop Guide to Easter Wines includes pairing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-ham-easter-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ham and wine<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/category\/food-wine-pairing\/wine-lamb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>lamb and wine<\/strong>,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/category\/food-wine-pairing\/wine-vegetables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>vegetables and wine<\/strong><\/a>, and of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/category\/food-wine-pairing\/chocolate-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>chocolate and wine<\/strong><\/a>. There&#8217;s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/category\/best-wines\/kosher-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>kosher wines for Passover<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/category\/wine-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>videos<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>recipes<\/strong><\/a> on these topics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-48310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/White-Spacer-narrowest.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of my favourite meals are those we savour to celebrate Easter: fresh asparagus omelets and ham for brunch. But which Easter wines to serve with them? As a determined hedonist, I like something more than orange juice, thank-you\u2014unless it\u2019s a mimosa. The wines that work best are zesty, mouth-watering and lighter than those we drink in the winter\u2014and they\u2019ll put some spring in your glass. &nbsp; &nbsp; When the coming of spring heralds warmer weather, we feel like celebrating. One of the best ways is by drinking fresh, vivacious wines that suit the season and complement lighter fare. 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