Spring has officially sprung, and Easter Sunday is the perfect excuse to trade in your dining table for a picnic blanket. Whether you’re planning a relaxed afternoon in the garden or heading out to a countryside spot with your best mates, nothing says Easter quite like good food, better company, and a few cracking bottles of wine.
This guide is all about making Easter wine fun, fuss-free, and wallet-friendly. We’ve picked our favourite Easter picnic wines that won’t cost the earth but will make your spread feel effortlessly indulgent. From zesty whites to sparkling reds, these bottles are ready to elevate everything from sausage rolls to chocolate eggs.
🥪 Sauvignon Blanc & Goat’s Cheese Sandwiches
Zesty and refreshing, a chilled Sauvignon Blanc is basically spring in a bottle. Its citrusy sharpness pairs beautifully with soft goat’s cheese and a hint of herby pesto on sourdough. Ideal for sunny fields and smug picnic smugness.
🍗 Dry Rosé & Cold Roast Chicken
A dry, Provence-style rosé is delicate enough to sip solo but serious enough to stand up to garlicky roast chicken leftovers. Bonus points if you’ve got a pot of aioli or some crusty bread to go with.
🧀 Cava & Cheese and Onion Quiche
Light, bready, and gently bubbly, Cava is a criminally underrated picnic companion. It loves pastry, eggs, and cheese, in other words, it was born to be sipped alongside a quiche Lorraine or a slice of cheese and onion tart.
🐣 Off-Dry Riesling & Mini Eggs
Sweet and slightly fruity, off-dry Riesling is a joyful match for chocolatey nibbles like Cadbury Mini Eggs, caramel bunnies, or whatever’s left from the Easter haul. Great for a bit of laid-back indulgence under a tree.
🥓 Lambrusco & Sausage Rolls
Forget what you thought you knew about Lambrusco. A good dry or semi-sparkling red from Emilia-Romagna is savoury, bold, and just a little bit fizzy, making it the perfect match for peppery sausage rolls and pork pies.
🍓 English Sparkling Wine & Strawberries
Support local and sip something special. A crisp English sparkling (like those from Kent or Sussex) is a dream with fresh strawberries, cream, and a healthy helping of spring sunshine.
So grab your blanket, round up your favourite people, and pack a bottle or two that says: I picnic, but I do it properly. This Easter, wine doesn’t have to be posh or pricey to be perfect.
Looking for more Easter wine inspiration? Check out our spring wine picks or browse the rest of The Grape Gazette for fresh, seasonal sips.
Happy Easter and cheers to good times outdoors!
