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Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests drinks matches for these dishes.

Kombucha Cured Fish with Horseradish Dressing

Something with a twang of natural sweetness and cheek-slapping citrus is exactly what you need here – the Zephyr Marlborough Riesling 2016 ($24) fits that snazzily. Incredibly punchy and aromatic, yet deliciously complex, it sings with the horseradish dressing and kombucha-induced zing. Buy from glengarrywines.co.nz.

Lemongrass and Tarakihi Pot Stickers

Reach for the shiny new Fromm La Strada Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 ($22) because it’s absolutely loaded with lemongrass and passionfruit, cut grass and watercress. Finely tuned acidity and a smoky note make it magic with these delicious dumplings. Buy from frommwinery.co.nz.

Crispy Skinned Snapper with a Spring Salad

If, like me, you are nuts about all things rose-gold, then the Alpha Domus Beatrix Sparkling Rosé ($20) is going to send you straight to the sanitorium with a spoonful of this salad. This vivacious sparkling sings red apple, lychee and spice. Buy from alphadomus.co.nz.

Oven Roasted Fish with Herb and Pinenut Relish

Tender fish, capers, chilli, honey, herbs and sweet raisins – the only thing I’m dreaming of here is the delicious Nautilus Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016 ($29). It’s a crisp, textural style with pear, apple and creamy nashi niceness, plus some sexy five-spice and ginger goodness. Buy from nautilusestate.co.nz.

Salmon Fresh Spring Rolls

Extend the freshness and delicacy of these mighty tasty morsels with a splishy splash of Bladen Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2016 ($23). The cherry, berry and nougat notes on the nose and palate merge with raspberry and clean, tangy acidity which pairs perfectly with these rockin’ rolls. Buy from bladen.co.nz.

Ginger and Kecap Manis Steamed Fish

Zoom out for a bottle of Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2013 ($24) to see how the pungent, pineapple, peach and grapefruity goodness works with the sticky soy and ginger flavours of this fabulous fish dish. Buy from forrest.co.nz.

Moroccan Fish Tagine

Back up (but don’t drown out) these flavours with the Epic Stone Hammer IPA 500ml ($9.95). Incredibly moreish, fully laden with fruity hops and it wraps itself around the tagine’s spices and textures terrifically. Buy from craftbeeronline.co.nz.

Dukkah Fish Fingers

The Tua Marina Marlborough Arneis 2015 ($28) is the perfect partner here – chalky, bone-dry and limey on both the nose and palate and boasts zingy acidity, racy texture and excellent length. Don’t overchill and you’ll enjoy it more. Buy from tuamarinavineyards.co.nz.