AND TO DRINK…

Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes.

1. INDIAN SPICED FISH

BURGER This dang-tasty fish dish is elevated to off-the-scale awesomeness with a glass of the Macs Hop

Rocker Pilsner 330ml ($26 x dozen). The herbaceousness and resinous character of the Nelson Sauvin and Cascade hop combo make this an incredibly crisp, tangy partner for this recipe. lk.co.nz

2. ROCKET AND HERB PESTO PASTA The rich, oily herbaceousness of the pesto just dances across the tongue with a sip of the Charles Smith Eve Washington State

Chardonnay 2015 ($23). Classic, light, citrus-forward East Coast characters burst forth, with white nectarine, grapefruit, crushed walnuts and hints of toast. Crisp, tangy and lighter-styled, with a squeak of creaminess on the finish, it’s the duck’s nuts with this dish. centrecity.co.nz

3. QUINOA, PISTACHIO AND HERB SCHNITZEL

WITH HERB SLAW Great rosé is exactly what the doctor ordered with this snazzy schnitzel dish and

I’m loving the O:TU Hawke’s Bay Merlot Rosé 2018 ($20) because it’s heaving with fresh berries, soft spices, hints of creaming soda and has a long, textural finish. Delicious! For stockists email b.magan@ otuwines.com 4. SPINACH, HERB AND CHEESE PIE Pies can sometimes be a tricky thing to match to drinks; however that’s not the case here because the Anna’s Way Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 ($20) is beyond perfect. Made by Louis Vavasour and his team at Awatere River Wines, this pinot gris is crunchy-fresh and neck-deep in nashi, lemon and summer florals. It’s crisp, dryish and has long, lingering minerality on the finish. arwc.co.nz

5. BUTTERFLIED LAMB LEG WITH VIETNAMESE SALAD Create a party on your palate by pairing these vibrant Vietnamese flavours with a large glass of herbaceously hoppy Brave Brewing Bottle Rocket Extra

Pale Ale 500ml 5.6% ($8.99). It’s big, malty and moreish enough to wrap around the lamb and has a saucy, succulent edge to take on the heat of those chillies. Stunning stuff! whiskyandmore.co.nz