Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.

1. CACIO E PEPE

This classic pasta is only elevated by a sip or seven of the Rocca Di Montemassi Calasole Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino 2015 ($19). Golden in the glass, it’s deliciously nutty, with lovely guava tones. sapori.co.nz

2. FALAFELS

My pick is the Churton Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

($27), boasting classic nettles, crushed herbs, lime, lemongrass and passionfruit sorbet. The acidity is bouncy and it’s falabulous with falafels. churtonwines.co.nz

3. DUMPLINGS IN BROTH

The Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Grüner

Veltliner 2018 ($28) has peach, pear, pepper and all that good stuff. It pairs perfectly with these savoury sensations. limerock.co.nz

4. POLENTA WITH JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES

Tasting unusual wines gets me sparking joy all over the show. The Duca di Castelmonte Cavallina Sicilia DOC Grillo Pinot Grigio 2017 ($20) is a clean, mineral-driven, slow-burn of a bottle that brings zen-like symptoms with every sip. touchofitaly.co.nz

5. KIMCHI RICE WITH TORN TOFU

The Kereru Red Rye IPA 500ml ($10) is the ultimate sip for this spicy dish. It hits that perfect balance between richness, fruity generosity and excellent bitterness. For stockists visit kererubrewing.co.nz

6. MUSHROOM CONGEE

The best thing to serve with this is the Three Boys

Lager 500ml ($8). It’s a beautifully balanced brew that boasts clean malts and soft herbaceousness aplenty. For stockists visit threeboysbrewery.co.nz