AND TO DRINK…

Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes

1. PUNCHY VEGAN PHO Something light, lifted and loaded with herbs is what’s needed here, and that’s why the Galaxy hops used in the Mac’s Rockaway Pacific Pale

Ale 330ml ($14.99 x 6pk) are the best option. Light, buoyant and bursting with flavour, it’s the kind of beer that pushes the pho flavours front and centre. shop.liquorland.co.nz

2. JACKFRUIT AND RICE NOODLE SALAD The Hunter’s Offshoot Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

2019 ($24.99) was crafted in a pétillant naturel style, ie it was bottled while still fermenting so it ends up being spritzy in the glass. This wine will literally explode, so to enjoy the passionfruit and creamy, nutty characters, open with care over the sink! hunters.co.nz

3. VIETNAMESE CLAM CURRY Nothing is more glorious with this watercressedged dish than the Churton Marlborough Sauvignon

Blanc 2018 ($27). Organic and biodynamically produced, its clean, passionfruit and lemongrassy loveliness works perfectly with this curry. Email info@churton-wines.co.nz 4. BLACK RICE PUDDING Enhance the richness of this dessert by pouring yourself a glass of the Epic Fat Shady Extra Stout Ale 500ml ($7.99). The rich, toasty, nutty, espresso notes work beautifully with the sticky pudding while the sorbet’s creaminess rounds out the granita’s zestiness gorgeously. finewinedelivery.co.nz

5. FRIED BANANAS WITH RAW SUGAR It’s the 120 grams per litre of natural sugar that makes the Johner Estate Noble Gladstone Sauvignon

Blanc 2017 ($22) so luxurious with any tropical treat. Plus its passionfruit curd complexity, mānuka honey and toffee notes are tweaked with vanilla, making it eye-rollingly lovely with this dish. While the sugar levels are peaking, the acid balance keeps this wine walking like a Wallenda across the tightrope of your tongue. johner-estate.com