Everything blooms back to life in the springtime. It’s a glorious season, one that calls for uncorking a fine wine and pouring it into our unique wine glasses that look gorgeous with each place setting. For spring and Easter too, this is the time to shine with food and wine pairings.
What should you fill your cute wine glasses with though? These 10 spring food and wine pairings will help you plan the perfect meal to dazzle guests, or to simply enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner for two.
1. Burgers, Sausages, and Syrah
Fire up the grill to welcome in spring. Burgers might seem simple, but they’re an easy way to please everyone. Make it more indulgent by choosing lamb as your main ingredient for the burgers, or stick to beef if you prefer. They will each have a delightful smoky flavor from the grill. So too will sausages. Each of these is perfectly matched with Syrah, your partner for red meats. Serve it with style in painted wine glasses to denote the beauty of spring!
2. Spring Lamb and Chianti
Perhaps you’d rather something a bit fancier, especially for Easter. Spring lamb is always an elegant choice. Served with mint sauce, it truly makes for a special meal. Choose a nice Chianti to serve and those smooth, fruity flavors will bring out the best in your lamb.
3. Mushrooms and Pinot Noir
Whether you’re looking for a great side dish or you’re serving up meatless meals for spring, mushrooms offer many ways to complete your table. Their earthy taste pairs stunningly well with Pinot Noir. Simply sauté them up, stuff, or even deglaze the pan with a little of that wine too to make it a match made in heaven.
4. Asparagus and Sauvignon Blanc
Perhaps the best vegetable in season during spring is asparagus. It’s elegant and dainty, though it can be mystifying to pair properly with wine. Sauvignon Blanc comes to the rescue here. You have so much room for flexibility too since some varieties can taste more like tropical fruit while others lean toward grapefruit. Go with your favorite and fill your unique wine glasses to the brim!
Incidentally, Sauvignon Blanc goes well with any fresh spring greens. Serve a salad with goat cheese and lemon vinaigrette dressing as your first course and this wine will make quite the impression.
5. Spring Veggie Tagliatelle and Soave
Give your pasta dishes a spring makeover. Tagliatelle has a sophisticated appearance, one that looks even more fabulous with green peas or asparagus. Add in some lemon and chives for a simple yet flavorful creation and fill your painted wine glasses with a crisp offering like Soave. The ripe flavors of apple and melon with a touch of lemon are beautiful and refreshing with a dish like this.
6. Shepherd’s Pie and Merlot
A hearty spring dinner while the temperatures are still waxing toward warmer is a great way to fill up. Shepherd’s pie and its rich and comforting flavors are a wonderful match for Merlot. This full-bodied wine has an herbal component that elevates fresh thyme and seasonings in your meal, rounding it out with that dark fruit flavor.
7. Pea Mint Soup and Chardonnay
As spring blossoms outside, take the bounty of your garden into the kitchen. Pea mint soup is light and healthy, perfect for making the transition from those heartier winter soups and stews. Choosing an unoaked Chardonnay makes for a divine pairing, and in your cute wine glasses, is sure to set the mood for any gathering. A Chardonnay with crisp citrus flavors won’t overwhelm, creating a stunning contrast in taste
8. Roast Chicken and Sauvignon Blanc
Indeed, Sauvignon Blanc is a wine built for spring. Paired with a flavorful roast chicken smothered in fresh herbs and parmesan, the oaky flavors that come from varieties in Napa Valley are a nice match. Full-bodied yet crisp with hints of vanilla and green fruits, this is one combination that’s sure to impress.
9. Risotto Primavera and Viognier
Risotto gets a spring makeover with the fresh, seasonal veggies that are now available. Aromatic and floral Viognier is a wonderful wine to pair with risotto for spring. The texture and the freshness of flavors really come together beautifully.
10. Strawberries and Sparkling Wine
And finally, what better way to finish off any meal or have a light and refreshing treat on a sunny spring day than with strawberries and sparkling wine? A nice sparkling rosé has a hint of sweetness that works just as well with a bowl of fresh-picked strawberries or a lovely strawberry shortcake to finish your meal.
Choosing the Best Painted Wine Glasses for Spring
When you want to make an impression with guests, having unique wine glasses to serve your selection in is just as important as what you pair with your wine. At Jersey Art Glass, you’ll find hand-blown and handcrafted wine glasses with beautiful styles for spring.
These seasonal cute wine glasses are each unique with flowers, butterflies, and bees that capture the charm of spring. Fill up your cup, or make them a gift for someone special so they have a beautiful spring setting!
