WASHINGTON — Easter Sunday is usually a day that begins with an egg hunt for the kids and ends with a wine hunt for the adults. Searching for the right wine to serve with Easter dinner can make you as crazy as forgetting where you hid the last Easter egg — until the smell reminds you a week or so later.
It seems like every family has its own main course tradition, ranging from ham to turkey to spring lamb. And with all of the side dishes competing for space on the plate, making room on the palate can be a challenge.
Versatility is the name of the game this Easter. Start with picking out a wine that will play well with your main course and then refine your selection based on a few key side dishes. For example, if you plan on having ham, consider a wine that will support the richness of the meat while counter-balancing the saltiness. Or if turkey is the centerpiece of your holiday table, grab a bottle that will liven up the mild flavors of the bird. These are a few wines I plan on putting in my basket when I hop over to dinner this Sunday.