Best Wines for Easter – Perfect for Lunch or Easter Gifting

Easter at Lympstone Manor is a celebration of the season – fresh spring produce, celebratory roasts, indulgent desserts, and – of course – exceptional wine.  Whether you’re hosting a traditional Easter lunch with loved ones, enjoying a relaxed spring dinner, or in search of the perfect gift, we’ve thoughtfully selected a range of wines to complement every moment. Let us help elevate your Easter celebrations with the finest wines, expertly paired to enhance the occasion.

Wine pairing for an Easter roast – Spring Lamb and Red Wine

A traditional Easter lunch often centres around roast lamb, accompanied by seasonal greens, roast potatoes, and perhaps a hint of mint. To match the richness and tenderness of lamb, a red wine with elegance and depth is essential.

Our top picks for lamb:

• 2018 Chorey-Les-Beaune, Domaine Maillard Père & Fils, Burgundy, France
  A beautiful Burgundy with silky tannins and bright red berry notes. Its finesse makes it a wonderful partner to herb-crusted lamb.
• 2020 Lympstone Manor Estate, ‘Triassic’, Devon, England
  Powerful yet refined, our Lympstone Manor Estate ‘Triassic’ red wine is bold enough to meet roast lamb’s intensity while expressing a true sense of place.
• 2021 Tenuta Guado al Tasso, ‘Il Bruciato’, Italy
  This Super Tuscan brings ripe dark fruit, spice, and smooth tannins – a perfect pairing for rich Easter roasts.

Spring Wines for Easter Lunch – Fresh and Floral

Easter is also a time for lighter spring fare – think asparagus, grilled fish, pea risotto, or a spring salad. For these dishes, look for crisp, aromatic whites or lighter reds.

Our springtime wine recommendations:

• 2022 Grüner Veltliner Allram, ‘Strass’, Kamptal, Austria
  Zesty, elegant, and vibrant – this Grüner Veltliner is ideal with seasonal greens, seafood, and spring starters.
• 2022 Brouilly, Château de Vaux, ‘Creigne’, Beaujolais, France
  A juicy, fruit-forward red that’s perfect slightly chilled – great with charcuterie, soft cheeses, or roast chicken.
• 2022 Lympstone Manor Estate, ‘Isabeau’, Devon, England
  Our elegant estate rosé, ‘Isabeau’, is beautifully expressive, with notes of citrus blossom, wild strawberry, and delicate orchard fruits. A gentle minerality and crisp finish make it a refreshing choice with spring vegetables, seafood, and white meats.

The Chocolate Egg Cocktail – A Sweet Easter Treat

Celebrate the sweet side of Easter with our seasonal special – The Chocolate Egg – a luxurious sour-style cocktail crafted with our own Lympstone Manor Gin, enriched with chocolate, raspberry and vanilla. Rich, refreshing, and a little indulgent.

How to Make The Chocolate Egg Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 40ml Lympstone Manor Gin
• 20ml Crème de Framboise
• 10ml Crème de Cacao
• 10ml Lillet Rose
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml Monin Vanilla
• Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake (without ice).
2. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
3. Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
4. Garnish with chocolate shavings for a festive touch.

Easter Wine Gifts to Impress

Looking for a gift that goes beyond chocolate? A beautifully bottled wine is both thoughtful and celebratory. From the freshness of Lympstone Manor Estate Rosé Isabeau to the complexity of Lympstone Manor Estate Triassic Pinot Noir, our wines make exceptional Easter gifts.

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