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Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.
1. SPRING ONION OIL NOODLES The Cassels Dry Hopped Pilsner (328ml x 24 $74) is made with Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hops, which inject lime, jalapeño and herbaceous characters. Dry, crunchyfresh and fanging with citrusy, resinous flavours, it’s superb with these noodles. cassels.nz
2. ALMOND CHICKEN CURRY The aromatics in this curry call out for the gloriously tasty, gold medal-winning Hunter’s Offshoot Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 ($34.90) With its whoomph of punchy, peach intensity and grilled grapefruit goodness, followed by buttery, toasty layers to finish – it’s outstanding. hunters.co.nz
3. VIETNAMESE FRIED SPRING ROLLS Holy moly, if the Brightwater Gravels Nelson Rosé 2020 ($17.99) doesn’t shiver your timbers with these spring rolls then
I’ll pour dipping sauce into my shoes. Awash with cleansing watermelon and refreshing raspberry notes, its crisp, super fruity and sensational with these spicy springy things. middleearthwine.com
4. THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP I’m reaching for a bottle of Riverby Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019 ($22) because its immediate burst of nashi niceness on the nose and appletastic flavours on the finish just rocks with the curry spices and creamy coconut character in this soup. Love it! riverbyestate.com 5. EGGPLANT DHAL Pair this sweet, creamy curry with something bright and citrussy, such as the zippy Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling 2020 ($23). It’s lime-laden, appletastic, and heaving with honeysuckle and crunchy acidity, which brings zing and ping to this gorgeous dish. whitehaven.co.nz
6. HOISIN AND GINGER
BEEF Go and search for the
Ash Ridge Premium Bridge Pa Malbec 2018 ($32) Black Doris, Omega and Damson plums all jostle for attention in this glossy, gorgeous thing. Bright florals on the nose combine with a lick of earthy, meaty moreishness in the mouth and the tannins are smooth, plump and heavenly with hoisin. ashridgewines.co.nz
7. VIETNAMESE COFFEE ICE CREAM How’s about finding the perfect creamy, coffee and cocoa-infused beverage to pair with this dangerous dessert that also injects a sneaky, sexy, smidge of raspberry into the mix? The Kererū Black Ruby Imperial Stout (330ml x 12 $72.90) does all that and more. It’s made for this ice cream. kererubrewing.co.nz
8. MISO BROWNIE Run to your closest internet access to order the Good George Campfire Toasted Marshmallow Stout (946ml $15.99) this instant! The softly smoky, coffee, vanilla and subtle marshmallow notes cuddle this jaw-droppingly delicious brownie like a dark, woolly, silkysoft cardi. finewinedelivery.co.nz