The Best Easter Wines to Enjoy This Spring: Discover South African Gems
Whether you're planning a traditional Easter roast, a seafood feast, or just looking for the perfect bottle to sip in good company, Easter is the ideal time to open something special. This year, we’re highlighting a stellar lineup of South African wines that bring flavour, character, and a touch of celebration to your Easter table. From elegant sparkling wine to bold red blends and characterful Pinotage, these bottles from Vivat Bacchus are your go-to Easter wine pairings.
Why Choose South African Wines for Easter?
South African wines are celebrated for their balance, structure, and incredible value. From the high-altitude vineyards of the Cederberg to the granite slopes of Simonsberg, these wines are shaped by diverse terroirs and modern winemaking that honours tradition. Whether you're a fan of Pinot Noir, Shiraz, or looking for the perfect sparkling wine for Easter brunch, there’s a South African wine waiting to impress.
Sparkling Wine for Easter Celebrations
Plaisir Cap Classique Brut NV, Simonsberg, South Africa
Best wine for Easter brunch or seafood starters
This méthode cap classique (MCC) is South Africa’s answer to Champagne—and a strong one at that. With a fine, persistent mousse and notes of pear, apple, citrus, and a whisper of red berry, this sparkling wine is ideal for starting your Easter meal in style.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of Granny Smith apple, citrus zest, and light yeasty tones lead into a crisp palate with bright acidity and toasty complexity. Balanced by Chardonnay’s citrusy edge and Pinot Noir’s red fruit charm.
Food Pairing:
Perfect with smoked salmon, oysters, or simply served chilled as an Easter aperitif.
Elegant and Earthy: Red Wines for Easter Mains
Erasmus Shiraz 2022, Swartland, South Africa
Top wine for Easter lamb or grilled meats
Erasmus Shiraz is a bold yet balanced red that delivers everything you’d want from a South African Shiraz—powerful fruit, black pepper spice, and velvety tannins.
Tasting Notes:
Blackberries, plums, cherries, and subtle oak notes meet a full-bodied texture and a long, smooth finish.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with roast lamb, braised beef, or rich vegetarian stews.
Grand Plaisir Estate Red Blend 2018, Simonsberg, South Africa
The best Easter red wine for sharing
A serious blend for those looking to elevate their Easter spread. Aged for 24 months in French oak, this wine is structured, rich, and ready to impress.
Tasting Notes:
Expect ripe red berries, plum, and cedar, with a layered palate of cherry, blueberry, dried herbs, and spice.
Food Pairing:
Pairs beautifully with Easter roast beef, aged cheeses, or mushroom Wellington.
Lighter Reds and Unique Varietals for Easter Variety
Driehoek Pinot Noir 2021, Cederberg, South Africa
Easter red wine for turkey or lighter mains
From one of the highest vineyards in South Africa, this Pinot Noir brings cool-climate freshness and elegance.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and forest floor with soft tannins and a silky, lingering finish.
Food Pairing:
Perfect with roast poultry, spring vegetables, or glazed ham.
Nieuwe Haarlem Pinotage 2023, Coastal Region, South Africa
Best Pinotage for Easter with a twist
Pinotage may divide opinion, but Nieuwe Haarlem’s version could convert even the sceptics. Rich, smoky, and fruit-forward, it’s a bold Easter red worth exploring.
Tasting Notes:
Notes of plum, fig, and smoky berries with a backdrop of cinnamon, eucalyptus, and gentle spice. Smooth tannins and a rounded finish.
Food Pairing:
Fantastic with gammon, spiced sausages, or grilled aubergine.
Easter Wines for Every Taste
Whether you’re toasting with bubbles, carving lamb, or passing around plates of roast veg, this curated selection of Easter wines from South Africa offers something for everyone. Explore these hand-picked bottles at Vivat Bacchus and make this Easter one to remember.
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