WHAT WINE TO HAVE WITH HAM
Probably the most traditional food served on Easter, ham often has robust flavors that are slightly salty and sometimes even a bit crispy and a little sweet. Pairing wine ham should be fairly easy. Ham’s mixture of slightly sweet and salty flavors go great with a wide range of wines, from Beaujolais red wine from France to white wines from France’s Alsace region.
Recommended White Wine - Pinot Gris from France’s Alsace region or Rose from France’s Provence region. Many white wines go great with ham, but these wines in particular can be especially fun and delicious wine pairings. For Pinot Gris, I recommend one from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht ($21 SRP or more), a wonderful crisp, dry, white wine from France’s Alsace region.
WHAT WINE TO HAVE WITH TURKEY
Turkey’s another versatile main course that goes great with a wine range of wines. What can really make a difference is what side dishes you serve with roasted turkey, how much butter you use to prepare your turkey and other minor details. But in general, I personally think the wines recommended below go great with the often buttery, roasted flavors associated with turkey.
Recommended White Wine - Chardonnay from Chablis in France’s Burgundy region or Gewurztraminer from France’s Alsace region. Crisp, dry white wines taste great with turkey. As for a Gewurztraminer from France’s Alsace region, I recommend the 2015 Trimbach Gewurztraminer ($19.99 at Table & Vine), a crisp, clean wine with a golden finish and floral undertones.
