As the unofficial kickoff to spring, Easter Sunday presents an opportunity to lighten up the dark and heavy reds of winter and welcome wines with more delicate flavor profiles. If you’re hosting the family or plan to be the most popular guest at the table, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Easter-worthy wines to pair with some of the most popular menu options!

Serving Turkey? Try pairing with:

California Wine Project Chardonnay

A well-known Napa winery makes this bright, balanced Chardonnay exclusively for Wine Country. We can't tell you which winery, but once you try it you'll want to buy a case to keep on hand. It's that good.

Crios Rosé of Malbec

A beautiful, deep, vibrant rose color. Has a surprising amount of body for a rose wine, and beautiful aromas of fresh, ripe wild strawberries. Pairs beautifully with turkey.

Valenzano Family Winter Shamong White

This light, refreshing white from a family-owned New Jersey winery is fruit forward, lusciously sweet and the perfect partner to roasted turkey.

Serving Ham? Try pairing with:

Montes Syrah Cherub Rosé

A good choice if you’re just starting to appreciate rosé. A seductive, elegant, dry wine, with an intense cherry-pink color, it shows distinct Syrah character: spiciness and hints of strawberry, rose and orange peel.

Eaglestone Winery Napa Valley Pinot Noir

One of the smoothest Pinot Noir wines we’ve tried in a long, long time and one of those rare wine finds that will have everyone asking where you bought it. Don’t miss this one!

Flowers Rosé of Pinot Noir

Flowers vineyard has been wowing wine drinkers for years with their extraordinary Pinot Noirs and this rosé version is every bit as memorable. Brilliant coral-salmon hue with fresh, fruity and wonderfully balanced flavors.

Serving Lamb? Try pairing with:

Meiomi Pinot Noir

A distinctive California Pinot Noir with a world-class taste. Rich ruby hue with lush, fruity aromas and hints of vanilla, mocha and toasty oak. Silky texture and wonderfully balanced.

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

A lighter, friendlier red than your typical California Cab, this Pinot Noir is medium bodied, wonderfully aromatic and has crisp fruit and spice flavors

California Wine Project Merlot

Intense fruity flavors, and incredibly smooth, this California Merlot comes exclusively to Wine Country from one of Napa's most recognizable vineyards (but that's our little secret). Easy, velvety and ready to drink now.