Yvonne’s pick . . .

Sauvignon blanc immediately springs to mind the second I see spinach and peas in any recipe but you don’t want just any old sauvignon, oh no. You need the Te Awanga Estate Mister Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018, $18 because it erupts with lemony, peachy, passionfruity loveliness on the nose and flows with veritable lahars of luscious citrus, fresh basil and green olive down your oesophagus. Refreshing and crunchy-crisp, yet bearing that classic, Hawke’s Bay-boosted ripeness, it’s more than darn drinkable. Crafted by the ridiculously talented Rod Mcdonald and his team at Te Awanga Estate, it’s a rip-roaring partner with this risotto.

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