Easter Sparkling Wine Pairing Guide

Easter marks the season of new beginnings, as we’re so clearly reminded as the Nyetimber vineyard springs to life, with new shoots emerging as the buds break. We enjoy the feeling of hope as we look forwards and think about the potential of the vintage year ahead.

The new season also brings the perfect excuse to raise a glass: to new beginnings, to the arrival of longer, lighter days, and to things that bring joy. Such as gathering friends and family for afternoon drinks, gatherings, and feasts, and the opportunity to embrace new recipes in the kitchen. 

Sparkling wine is the ideal partner to complement the bright flavours and lighter textures of spring ingredients. Why not elevate your Easter feast with our seasonal sparkling wine pairing guide?

Start the day with something light and fresh, like ricotta pancakes with poached pear, elderflower compote, and yoghurt. Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee is the perfect match, with delicate notes of honey, almond, pastry and baked apples. Intense yet delicate, elegant yet complex.

For a more indulgent brunch, Eggs Benedict, with perfectly poached eggs and serrano ham topped with silky hollandaise sauce pairs beautifully with Nyetimber Rosé. Fine bubbles, vibrant red berries and rich texture combine. 

Relax and recline with an Easter-inspired afternoon tea at home. Take a moment to switch off and savour a selection of treats, from savoury cucumber and watercress open sandwiches, to sweet lemon-infused sponge cakes. Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie, our celebrated Demi-Sec sparkling wine, is a refined option, designed for food. Notes of pure lemon and acacia honey lift and enhance sweet and savoury flavours. 

Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage goes beautifully with the vibrant flavours of the season: enjoy a glass with asparagus and goat cheese en-croute, smoked salmon, pea and watercress salad, or a light crab tart. Refreshing citrus and stone fruit notes and crisp acidity perfectly complement the richness of the goat cheese and the delicate flavours of spring greens.

Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs adds a touch of elegance to the table. Its delicate character and refined acidity cuts through creamy sauces. Richer dishes find their perfect wine pairing in Nyetimber Rosé, or Pinot Noir-based Nyetimber Tillington Single Vineyard, for structure and depth that pairs well with lamb.

However you’re celebrating the arrival of spring, whether with family feasts or aperitifs, make sure to have a glass of something sparkling to toast the joy to the occasion.