April 1, 2026
What Should I Bring to Easter? (A Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Guide)
Showing up empty-handed? Not your style.
Here’s exactly what to bring to Easter this year—easy, crowd-pleasing picks that pair perfectly with the table and earn you favorite guest status.
If You’re the “I’ll Bring Drinks” Person…
Bring: Sparkling or Off-Dry Riesling
Light, refreshing, and basically impossible to pair wrong—this is your safest bet.
This is the bottle everyone quietly keeps refilling.
- Try: Appalachian Bottom Dweller Riesling from Thirsty Owl Wine Co.
- Or: Voleur 2024 Crowscato (Pét Nat) from Montezuma Winery
If You’re Bringing a Side Dish…
Bring: Sauvignon Blanc or Dry Rosé
Crisp, bright, and made for spring foods.
Think spring salads, asparagus, and that one dish someone insists on bringing every year—this is your match.
- Try: Sauvignon Blanc from Hosmer Winery
- Or: Pinot Noir Rosé from Six Eighty Cellars
If You’re Pairing with the Main Course…
Bring: Pinot Noir or Cabernet Franc
Smooth, food-friendly reds that won’t overpower the meal.
Approachable enough for everyone, but still feels like you knew what you were doing.
- Try: Reserve Cabernet Franc from Lucas Vineyards
- Or: Pinot Noir from Buttonwood Grove Winery
If You Want to Bring Something a Little Elevated…
Bring: Chardonnay or a Rich White
Adds a little depth for those creamier, richer dishes.
This is your “oh wow, this is really good” moment.
- Try: Gewürztraminer from Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
- Or: Chardonnay from Six Mile Creek Vineyard
If You’re on Dessert Duty…
Bring: Something sweet—but make it fun
Sweet + dessert = always the right call.
This is the one people hover around at the end of the meal.
- Try: Doobies Dark from Swedish Hill Winery + Cider Co.
- Or: Riesling Ice Wine from Sheldrake Point Winery
Final Thought:
When in doubt—bring wine.
When in doubt on the wine—bring something local.
Because let’s be honest… no one remembers who brought the rolls.
But they will remember who brought the good bottle
Pro tip: make a stop along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail before Easter weekend and grab something you won’t find at the grocery store.