AND TO DRINK…
Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.
1. BLISTERED TOMATO, GRILLED CAPSICUM
AND PITA SALAD No sooner do I see the words ‘blistered’ and ‘tomato’ than I’m reaching for the award-winning Matawhero Gisborne Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($23.99). Its passionfruity, citrus-stacked style is sensational with this salad. matawhero.co.nz
2. SPICY CORNFLAKE CRUMBED CHICKEN
BURGERS Cornflakes? Chicken? It’s chardonnay all the way. And don’t skimp; you’ll want a rich, roasty, toasty, nutty example such as the Unison Vineyard Maestro Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2018 ($32). Its peach, popcorn and citrus saturation is champion with chicken. unisonvineyard.co.nz 3. PORK, CARROT AND ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE ROLLS These rich, rumpty rolls roar for viognier and the Te Mata Estate Zara Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2019 ($29.90) shows toasty oak notes that wash across a palate of peachy, apricoty awesomeness. Clean, refreshing, and edged with vanilla and soft spices, it’s sensational. temata.co.nz
4. CORN, ZUCCHINI AND OAXACA CHEESE
QUESADILLAS All the ingredients here are adding up to a chilled glass of Monowai Hawke’s Bay Pinot
Gris 2020 ($24.99). All the expected nashi pear, apple and spice saturation shows through in spades, it’s fresh, aromatic and soaked solid with quince. monowai.co.nz
5. STEAK ROLLS WITH HORSERADISH CREAM The Kererū Possible Panther Lemongrass & Chili IPA
330ml ($68.40 x 12pk) has the biscuity brilliance of locally grown barley and wheat for the meat and punchy notes of galangal, lemongrass, Vietnamese chilli and coriander seed. The complex, bitter edge beautifully complements the horseradish cream. kererubrewing.co.nz
6. WARM ZUCCHINI PASTA SALAD I’m loving the organic, biodynamic Natural State Marlborough
Field Blend 2020 ($27) by Churton Wines. A blend of sauvignon blanc, petit manseng and viognier, it’s crunchy-crisp and a magical match. churtonwines.co.nz
7. CHUNKY SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY VINAIGRETTE Throw a hefty splash of floral tropicality towards this spicy salad with a chilled glass of the Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon
Blanc 2020 ($24.99). It has the soothing, cooling effect of basil, tomato leaf, passionfruit and soft citrus on the senses, so it’s perfecto. villamaria.co.nz