When it comes to pairing wine with Easter dinner, it's not as simple as red or white. Many people believe that you pair a red wine with red meat and a white wine with white meat. While this is true in some cases, you'll want to focus on how you prepare your meal and how to balance your palate. The cut of the meat, the spices and sauces you cook it with, and the way it is cooked is really what you will pair your wine with. If you're serving lamb or ham this Easter, here are some of our suggested wine pairings. Remember, balance is key, and how you prepare the meat will determine what you pair it with. Ham-Wine-EasterLeg of Lamb: Normally, leg of lamb is oven roasted with heavy spices. If your favorite spice is garlic, we suggest a Zinfandel or Malbec. Both are full-bodied wines that feature some fruity tones, which will balance the flavor of the garlic while complementing the juiciness of the lamb. Our favorites are Bogle Zinfandel “Old Vine” for $11.99 and Alhambra Malbec for $9.99. If your favorite spice is rosemary, pair your meal with an oaky Cabernet Sauvignon. When you choose...
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