AND TO DRINK…
Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.
1. CARROT, WHITE BEAN AND PARMESAN FRITTERS
There’s nothing nicer with these fritters than a cleansing ale like Gisborne’s Sunshine Brewery Pines West Coast
IPA 440ml ($95.90x12pk). With perky, piney hop bitterness, shedloads of grapefruity goodness and crisp citrus, it’s killer with these carroty treats. sunshinebrewing.co.nz 2. BARBECUED BREAKFAST HASH WITH HAM AND EGGS
Make a splash with your hash by serving the supergroovy Le Grá Bríomhar Wairarapa Sparkling Pinot Rosé 2020 ($42). Baby-pink in the glass with a hint of moonstone shimmer, it’s crafted in a frizzante style, where just the softest prickle of spritz is needed to create a unique texture. Summer in a bottle, all year round. legra.co.nz
3. BEEF STROGANOFF ON PAPPARDELLE
Hoist your stroganoff into the stratosphere by pouring a large slug of the terrific Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay
Merlot 2020 ($22). This classic ripe Gimblett Gravels merlot absolutely roars with attitude, boosted with boysenberry, cherry, chocolate, pepper and supple, powdery tannins. With suede-like textures, it’s wonderfully woolly and I just love it. trinityhill.com 4. THE BEST CRISPY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Hold the phone! Roll up your sleeves, pull up your socks and sprint into the Middle Earth Nelson Chardonnay 2020 ($25) pronto! With ultra-zesty apricot, nectarine niceness and bursting with buttered toast and a lick of grapefruit and lemon, it’s super-citrusy and the perfect sip with these crispy schnitzels. middleearthwine.com
5. SPICED LAMB MEATBALL AND SALAD FLATBREADS
Stop, drop and roll toward the Rockburn Central Otago
Pinot Noir 2020 ($45), because it's magic with these meatballs. With buckets of fresh spices, perky red fruits and lush, dark floral notes, it’s a supremely lively, super-fresh style that drinks beautifully. rockburn.co.nz
6.OATY RAISIN AND COCONUT SKILLET COOKIE WITH BOOZY CARAMEL SAUCE
No question, the swooninducingly creamy Cassels Triple Cream Milk Stout
440ml ($50x6pk) is O for Orsum with this crazygood cookie. Moutere and Willamette hops inject complexity and bitterness, plus its masses of mocha and soft spices pair perfectly with the cookie’s coconut, raisin and caramel characters. cassels.nz