Go Ahead--Raid the Easter Basket to Enjoy with Wine |
Spring has finally sprung along California’s Central Coast
and all throughout Paso Robles Wine Country thoughts are turning to the Easter
holiday. If you’re a member of the Paso
Robles Wine Club, you’ve probably already gone through your latest shipment
and found the perfect wine for the holiday meal, but don’t stop there—one of
the best ways to enjoy wine this holiday is to wait until the kids are asleep
and then raid their Easter baskets. Read on to learn what Easter candies to
pair with which wines, then kick back and enjoy.
Here are our favorite
ways to enjoy wine with Easter candy:
The White Chocolate Easter Bunny: Since white
chocolate does not contain cocoa, it is not really chocolate at all, but white
chocolate is a classic Easter favorite. With notes of honey and caramel, it
pairs well with Muscat, Demi-sac or sweet Champagne—and go ahead and eat the
ears first if it makes you happy.
Pastel M&M’s®: It’s hotly debated whether or not
the pastel M&M’s® taste any different than the regular ones, so grab a bag
and find out for yourself. The mild mannered milk chocolate is made by diluting
cocoa beans in milk leaving the finished product creamy, lush and round in the
finish. Pair your M&M’s®--or any milk chocolate Easter treat—with a creamy
Sherry or aged Port for a palate pleasing sensation.
Marshmallow Peeps®: Ah, the beloved marshmallow
treats so coveted by some fans that they’ll take advantage of the Easter season
to fortify their stockpile. These airy, marshmallow sweet treats are the
perfect match for a bottle of bubbly rosẻ--a match guaranteed to add to the
festive holiday feel.
Dark Chocolate Truffles: Don’t feel guilty if you go
for the dark chocolate truffles. Long a favorite of health nuts because it has
low amounts of added sugar and lots of flavonoids, dark chocolate is rich in
cocoa and has a definitive depth, dimension and complexity. Wait until the kids
are asleep and then pair your truffles with a late harvest Zinfandel for a
mind-boggling taste sensation.
Red Velvet and Raspberry Jelly Eggs: Can’t seem to
get enough of those wildly fruity Easter eggs? Well, sweets for the sweet—the
combination of dark red fruits and jelly suspended in chocolate is a
traditional Easter treat. Serve them with a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot for
a palate pleasing match
.
It’s customary to enjoy the Easter feast with a good wine,
but most people overlook the delights awaiting them in those Easter baskets.
Have a little fun this year by pairing your favorite Easter candies with a few
good wines and treat your palate to a fun end to the holiday.
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