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Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.

1. PEA, SPINACH AND MINT

HUMMUS I love the aromas of pink marshmallow and vanilla, and the delicious spritziness of the Rivarose Mediterranée Rosé Brut Prestige NV ($21.99). Fleshy and plump, it is magic with the pea and mint. blackmarket.co.nz

2. CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS, CAPERS AND

LEMON If the Julicher Estate Martinborough Sauvignon

Blanc 2018 ($22) had a Linkedin profile, we’d have 1000 mutual connections. Forget the squinty-ness of more southern sauvignons and embrace the florals and fruitiness of the Wairarapa. Smooth and laced with lemongrassy lusciousness. julicher.co.nz

3. SMOKED FISH, MUSTARD AND CHIVE OMELETTE The Misty Cove Landmark Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

2019 ($23.99) is perfecto here. Boosted with lime and lemon and boatloads of basil, it powers across the passages like a passion fruit-fuelled Land Cruiser Prado. mistycovewines.com

4. HALOUMI AND ALMOND

CRUMBED FISH The moreish salty haloumi and the soft lemon layers of this dish are delivered more deliciousness with the aid of a chilled glass of the Kererū Curlycue Hoppy Imperial Lager 330ml ($33.91 x 6pk). It has serious richness and malty creaminess that integrates with the citrussy hops and solid alcohol. kererubrewing.co.nz

5. MARINATED ARTICHOKES,

WITH STRACCIATELLA This rib-sticking broth requires a wine

with richness, zestiness and sexiness, such as the Coopers Creek Single Barrel SV Gisborne

Fiano 2017 ($25). Bright and floral, it’s like sipping an apple and peach orchard surrounded by an oak forest. cooperscreek.co.nz 6. LAMB CUTLETS WITH SALSA VERDE The Muddy Water Deliverance North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018 ($24.99) is gorgeous with lamb. Expect splashes of rhubarb, wild strawberry, baked cherry, and rosehip tea on the nose and palate. fineowine.co.nz

7. SPICED CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWLS The magic of the spices screams out for the Lime Rock Central Hawke's Bay Pinot

Gris 2019 ($23), a dry-styled wine that still packs a punch of richness, elegance, and all-round excellence. limerock.co.nz 8. LIMONCELLO POSSET POTS The O:TU Barrel Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2013 375ml ($23) bursts with mandarin, marmalade and passion fruit curd characters. Intensely sweet yet showing good acidity and hints of pineapple on the finish. otuwine. com