AND TO DRINK…

Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.

1. KNOCK-YOUR-SOCKSOFF CROUTONS, FRESH TOMATO, PROSCIUTTO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Saturated with red fruits, watermelon and raspberry, The Greystone Organic Waipara

Valley Rosé 2020 ($25) is perfect to pair with the salty prosciutto and crunchy, garlicky croutons. greystonewines.co.nz

2. LEMONY SUMAC CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA SALAD

It’s the smorgasbord of Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Citra and Mosaic hops that makes the 8 Wired Hop Salad Hazy IPA 440ml ($92.50 x 12pk) the perfect tropical, herbaceous, citrusdriven thing to sip with sumac anything. 8wired.co.nz

3. BARBECUED PORK, SWEET MANGO AND HERB SALAD

All your senses explode with joy at the Stonecroft Hawke’s Bay Gewürztraminer

2019 ($27). Lychee, classic fresh ginger, buckets of spice and peachy complexity – I LOVE it! stonecroft.co.nz

4. MISO CHICKEN, EDAMAME BEAN AND SOBA NOODLE SALAD

As soon as I see miso,

I’m reaching for a hoppy, smoothas-sauce beer. The Tuatara

Pacific Pale Ale 330ml ($22 x 6pk) blends ‘pacific’ hops such as Nelson Sauvin and Galaxy from Australia, together with light malts to create a smooth yet zesty sip. regionalwines.co.nz

5. BLT MEET YOUR BEST FRIEND CAESAR SALAD

Partner up all that creamy, salty,

bacony, anchovy-ee goodness with a glass of the gum-numbingly delicious Rabbit Ranch Bright Eyes Central Otago White Pinot

Noir 2020 ($21.99). All the rich, fruity, luscious perfection of pinot noir without the astringency or colour from the skins. Gorgeous! rabbitranch.co.nz

6. BAKED GOAT’S CHEESE TOASTS

The earthiness of the cheese, the tang of blackberries and the moreishness of those hazelnuts just hollers for the Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 ($32.99) Savoury layers, tea smoke, cherry and rhubarb flavours and a suede-like sensation on the tongue. blackmarket.co.nz

7. BEAM ME UP SCOTTIE MIXED GRAIN AND NECTARINE SALAD

With its soft, refreshing, almost creamy citrusosity (totally a word), the Zeffer Orange & Grapefruit

Seltzer 330ml ($32 x 10pk) is absolutely the nicest thing with this salad. Cider, sparkling water and a splash of citrus – rockin! zeffer.co.nz

8. FARRO AND BLISTERED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKY PRAWNS

Your prawny, beany farro farm will be well and truly calmed with each sip of the Rapaura Springs Bull Paddock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($19.99). Punchy passionfruit, lemongrass, bruised basil, and lemon verbena are followed by a seriously juicy mouthfeel. blackmarket.co.nz