Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes

1. HERBY GREEN FRITTERS Sauvignon blanc is my goto whenever I see piles of delicious, herby things fritterised. I’m loving the intensely passionfruity Tohu Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ($14.99). Packed with lemon, lime, hints of apple, basil and white pepper, it’s a punchy sip for these frisky fritters. thegoodwine.co.nz 2. INDIAN-SPICED VEGETABLE PARCELS Something spiked with citrus yet showing a spritzy, fresh element is just the ticket here. The Happy Booch Lemon Ginger Vodka Kombucha 200ml ($15.99 x 4pk) wraps itself around these spicy parcels perfectly. premiumliquor.co.nz 3. AND ZUCCHINI, FETA LOAF CARROT All I’m wanting with each fabulously fluffy slice of this savoury loaf is a glass of the Squawking Magpie Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ($19.99). This citrus alert in a bottle will rescue your sanity if you’ve been going nuts for something citrusy to love. squawkingmagpie.co.nz 4. CHICKEN, GINGER AND CHIVE WONTON SOUP The Misha’s Vineyard Limelight Central Otago Riesling 2016 ($28) is heavenly with this drool-inducing dish. Its natural sweetness, combined with licks of ginger, citrus, honeysuckle and apple on the palate, makes it glide around these savoury wontons. mishasvineyard.com

5. SEEDED CRUNCHY CHICKEN The Te Awanga Estate The Loom Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay

2018 ($31) erupts with pineapple and peach complexity, layers of caramelised spice characters, creamy, nutty layers and loads of luscious tropical textures. finewinedelivery.co.nz 6. OATMEAL CRÊPES WITH COCONUT YOGHURT While it might sound odd to pair a dark beer with a citrusy, tropical dessert, the Zeelandt Black Monk Schwarzbier 330ml ($45x6pk) is an awesome match. The underlying coffee, cocoa and biscuity flavours go superbly here. zeelandt.co.nz