On first thought, Easter might not seem like a time of the year to appreciate wine. But step back a moment and think about it.

Easter is a public holiday in the U.K. It means almost everyone is at home, not working.

What a great day to get together with your family and friends? A time to enjoy wine, and celebrate being with those we care about.

Rheingau Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken

This came from Weingut Robert Weil, this is a fine Riesling. This is one of those wines that pretty much anybody can enjoy.

Not too sweet, and certainly not dry, it has a flowery, slightly citrus bouquet.

Taste wise, it is very rewarding and refreshing.

As a white wine to serve to people who you are not sure like wine, this is a good choice.

Beefsteak Club Malbec 2014 Mendoza

This is from Majestic Wine, this is a charming, new age red wine that really offers a very light taste for a dry red.

This is why we chose it as our red wine selection for Easter lunch. It has a very fruity flavour, and is not at all challenging as many other red dry wines are.

For this reason, it is perfect for people that might not usually appreciate red wine.

It still clears the palate well, but it has none of the challenge of traditional reds.

Baron Herzog White Zinfandel Rosé

This is our rose selection for Easter lunch. Coming from the Waitrose Cellar, this is a simple, uncomplicated wine.

Rose wine has become very popular recently, simply because it can be so adaptable. It can work with red and white meats.

It can even work as a dessert wine at times. So this really is a great go to wine if you are unsure of what your guests prefer.

Light, fruity and refreshing. Yet still rewarding to drink, and a great accompaniment to a wide range of foods.

First Press Chardonnay Napa Valley

It is coming from the Waitrose Cellar, this is an American Chardonnay with a difference.

It still has all of the usual Chardonnay character, but it adds something a little more. A very citrus bouquet, but with an astonishing overtone of coconut.

This is where this Chardonnay is different. Making it great for experimenting with.

Taste wise it is well balanced, and has a very long finish, making it a great sipping wine on an Easter afternoon.

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2010

It is here we have a Merlot produced in Chile, from TheDrinkShop. In recent years, Chile has gained a reputation as one of the best new wine growing regions in the world.

But when it comes to a classic like Merlot, how can Chile compare? Well, this Merlot is a good one. But a little different.

It lacks the subtlety of traditional Merlot. But it does bring a very berry rich bouquet to the table.

Again, a great wine to experiment with. The fruitiness makes it enjoyable to sip, and it is not overly dry.

Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port

Here we have a Portuguese Port from the Waitrose Cellar.

No list of wines to enjoy sipping on a lazy afternoon would be complete without a fortified wine such as Port.

This one is distinctive. A very dark, rich colour, and exceptionally dry.

Our recommendation is that you refrigerate it, and serve it over ice.

How’s that for a wine experiment on Easter afternoon?

Bourgogne Chardonnay, Les Murelles

If you are serving fish, chicken or some other type of white meat for Easter Dinner, then you can’t go wrong with a Chardonnay.

This one from Domaine de Brully is a great one. Made in France, it has the classic, simple Chardonnay bouquet, and a semi-dry taste delivery that complements food, without being too challenging to drink.

A seriously fine wine to enjoy with white meat or fish over Easter dinner.

Waitrose Barolo

From the Waitrose Cellar, this is a simple, no nonsense red wine. But it is a Barolo in every sense of the word.

Sure, it’s at the lower end of the price scale, but it has all of that Barolo character. We included this as our red wine selection for Easter dinner, to go with rich meat dishes.

It is a great wine to introduce people to the pleasure of drinking Barolo, and may come as a surprise for many people. And nothing works as well with red meat as a good Barolo.

Carmel Palwin No.10 Menorah Red Dessert Wine

This is a great little dessert wine from the Waitrose Cellar. A very pale red colour, which is something very different in a dessert wine.

Yet still sweet enough to accompany the very sweetest of desserts.

It is also very easy to drink, not overly sweet or sickly, so great for people who generally do not prefer a sweet wine.

The perfect end to an Easter dinner with your friends and family.

Brown Brothers Special Late Harvested Orange Muscat & Flora

As the name suggests, this intriguing white wine from the Waitrose Cellar has some seriously powerful connotations of orange. Both in the bouquet and the taste.

So we think this is a great pairing for chocolate, and all of those Easter Eggs you want to eat.

The orange aroma and aftertaste will really help to enhance the flavour of the chocolate in a clever way.

Give it a try, you might be surprised at how well this pairing works.

Rubis Chocolate Wine

From TheDrinkShop, this pairing just makes sense. You are already eating lots of chocolate in the form of all those Easter Eggs, so why not drink something with a taste of chocolate as well?

If you have never tried these types of flavoured wines before, you might be surprised.

Yes, they taste very different from ordinary wine, but they do still have all of the body and character of a normal wine.

Riesling Beerenauslese Kiedrich Gräfenberg

Coming from Weingut Robert Weil, this is a high quality German dessert wine. The reason we feel this is a great pairing for eating with your Easter Eggs is twofold.

Firstly, you only get to eat Easter Eggs once a year. So if you are going to enjoy them with a bottle of dessert wine, why not an expensive one?

Secondly, because this pairing simply works. German dessert wines are known as being the most forgiving of dessert wines.

The complexity in flavour helps it to blend with many different types of desserts, and this includes pure chocolate. So dig deep, and enjoy this fine German dessert wine.