Local Pairings for Easter “Peeps”
From Good Friday Fish & Chips to Roast Lamb or Baked Ham on Easter Sunday and a basket full of sweet treats in between, let us guide you towards the perfect pairings for your holiday meal planning. Ensure a visit to our EPIC Wineries and Barrels Bottles & Brews partners to get your perfect bottle in time for Easter!
Oxley Estate WineryΒ
Pinot Gris & Fish
For those serving fish on Good Friday, try to match its intensity of flavour with your wine. Serve chilled, dry white wines such as this 2021 Pinot Gris pair delightfully with mild white fish such as tilapia or halibut while sweeter, sparkling wines should be paired with a salty fish dish such as the traditional fried fish & chips made with local perch.
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Buy it online now at Oxley Estate Winery online store.
Pelee Island Estate Winery
LOLA Cabernet Franc Rose VQA & Roasted Ham
In addition to numerous tasty side dishes, there are many great wines that pair perfectly with this extra-savoury meat. Roasted Ham, with its sweet-and-salty richness, pairs best with wines that have a touch of sweetness, plenty of acidity and bold fruit. Favorites include white wines like an off-dry Riesling or this crisp, refreshing Cabernet Franc Rose.
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Buy it now at the Pelee Island Winery website.
North 42 Estate Winery
Cabernet-Sauvignon reserve & Lamb
In general, lamb is a very wine-friendly food and works best with a smooth, powerful, full-bodied red wine.Β Served either roasted or grilled, a classic match to Lamb would be a Cabernet Sauvignon which runs aplenty here in Essex County. Just ensure to steer clear of the classic mint sauce with lambβthe vinegar in the sauce will spoil the taste of the wine!
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Buy it now at North 42 Estate Winery onlineΒ store.
Cured Craft Brewing Co.
Colonel G’s Cream Ale & Cream Eggs
Cream Eggs and Ale? This Easter chocolate staple filled with white and yellow fondant meant to imitate an actual egg pairs delightfully with a cream ale like Cured Craft Brewing Co.’s Colonel G’s Cream Ale. However, if you like something on the lighter side, pour yourself an ice cold Pelee Pilsner to accompany this sweet treat.
Order yours online from Cured Craft Brewing Co. for pick up.
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Walkerville Brewing Co.Β
easy stout & Peeps
What is Easter without the sweet marshmallow treats known at Peeps?? Whether you like them soft and fresh or a little bit stale, the vanilla notes of this confection pairs nicely with the rich and robust Easy Stout from Walkerville Brewery.Β This medium bodied brew has a subtle dark chocolate finish and a soft espresso note making it the ideal pint to pour this Easter.
Order yours online direct from Walkerville Brewery for pick up or delivery.
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Lot 10 Brewing Company
Fruit Kettle Sour & Jelly Beans
With the hundreds of flavours of jelly beans, these are quite tough to pair! But don’t dismay as one of our local sour beers such as the Lot 10 Brewing Co. Fruit Kettle Sour can stand up to the challenge! These sweet and sour brews pack just enough fruit flavour that satisfy your need for a sweet treat.
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So whether you are cooking a full Easter meal this year or simply having your own adult Easter candy tasting, we have many great local EPIC Wines and Craft Brews that will pair nicely with anything on the menu.
For even more Easter check out our Bunnies, Brunch & Baskets: 9 Ways To Celebrate Easter In Windsor Essex blog and our Windsor Essex Easter Guide for all of the hoppenings in YQG!
To learn more about the 18 wineries in Essex CountyΒ click here β featuring our EPIC Wineries Wine Route map & more. To learn more about our Barrels Bottles and Brews craft breweries and distilleries click here.