If you're looking for some inspiration for entertaining family and friends over the Easter holidays, and want some sweet and savoury flavours to make that scrumptious spring feast that bit more special, take your pick from these delectable wines...

WHITES

:: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Chardonnay Vintage 2006, France (£32.99, Waitrose)

Highly rated, these brilliant bubbles received a 92/100 from The Wine Spectator, and it's a champagne with real vinosity. Expressive with aromas of freshly baked bread, a rich, fruity freshness and exotic tropical fruits on the lively finish, this popular blanc de blancs could even encourage the Easter bunny to make an appearance.

:: Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling 'Les Princes Abbes' 2011, Alsace, France (£11.99, Majestic)

This dry, spicy French riesling with its pure, citrus concentration and underlying minerality makes a perfect match with a goats cheese salad and with its clean and refreshing finish and citrus accents, it's a star match with shellfish on Good Friday.

:: Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Constantia Wine Valley, South Africa (£11.95, www.bbr.com)

A top-notch savvy blanc that bridges the gap between a punchy Kiwi which leaps from the glass and a less pungent, classic style from the Loire Valley. It has subtle grapefruit and grassy aromas with mouthwatering green melon and passion fruit flavours, classic Constantia minerality, fresh acidity and none of the nasty nettles.

REDS

:: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vigna Corvino 2013, Italy (£7.50, www.thewinesociety.com)

A wine to swoon over (especially for the price), this smooth, fruity montepulciano is a real crowd pleaser with its violet aromas and baskets of soft black cherry fruits with a veil of juicy sweetness and gentle tannins on the bright finish. A pretty expression, this would be equally delightful with roast lamb or pork.

:: Wakefield Estate Merlot 2013, Clare Valley, Australia (£12.99, Majestic)

Soft, smooth and generous, this Australian merlot has all the sun-kissed juicy fruit to complement a glazed ham and the black cherry and blackcurrant flavours have enough sweetness to act as a foil to the saltiness of the meat. Meanwhile, the vanilla, mocha and spicy notes will go down a treat with a slice of chocolate cake.

:: Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve 2010, Bordeaux Superieur, France (£14.95, www.greatwesternwine.co.uk)

This great value Bordeaux brings everything to the party if you like an Old World red with your Sunday roast. It's from a great vintage (2010 looks set to rival 2009), merlot dominant, and it's elegant and well-balanced with rounded black fruits, finely structured tannins and earthy undertones on the plummy finish. Best of all, it's ready to drink now.

:: Valoroso Cabernet, Touriga Nacional, Syrah 2012, Portugal (£9.99, www.laithwaites.co.uk)

Testimony to the art of blending, this trio of touriga nacional, cabernet sauvignon and syrah (shiraz) generates a rich, plush red with intense, juicy, blackberry fruits, savoury spice and mild tannins on the long, expressive finish. A noteworthy glass, it can go the full distance and sits well with a cheeseboard.

SWEET

:: Adega de Pegoes Moscatel de Setubal, Portugal (£8.50, www.thewinesociety.com)

Pure nectar, this sticky toffee sweetie tastes sinfully good on its own. Serve chilled to appreciate the beautifully balanced orange blossom, marmalade, raisin and lightly spun honey notes that linger on the palate and a fine way to mark the end of Lent.

:: BEST BUY

Match made in heaven... If you're wondering what to drink with your favourite Green & Black's 70% dark chocolate, Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage 2009, Portugal (£14.99, Majestic) will make a dreamy combination. The concentrated dark fruits in this finely structured vintage, from the famous family of port producers, with its fragrant aromas and spicy notes are the best bar none with anything dark and decadent.

:: LIQUID NEWS

The Morella the merrier... A brandy once favoured by Queen Victoria (her portrait appears on the label), Grants Morella Cherry Brandy (£17.50, 50cl, www.shepherdneame.co.uk) has been given a makeover and the new label design is embossed with traditional gold lettering, scrolls, cherries and HRH The Prince of Wales's Feathers to reflect its long heritage.

This rich, cherry liqueur even pops up in Charles Dickens' novel The Pickwick Papers and its history dates back to 1774. An English tipple made in Maidstone, it can be enjoyed straight or in cocktails.

"Grant's Morella Cherry Brandy is a prestigious, high quality liqueur with an enviable reputation and heritage," says Michael Prior, manager of Todd's The Wine Company, the wine and spirits division of Shepherd Neame. "We are pleased with its new packaging, which we feel conveys the unique quality and long history of the product."