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Drinks editor Yvonne Lorkin suggests matches for these dishes
1. CRISPY COS SALAD WITH KIWI RANCH DRESSING AND BEETROOT
Ataahua Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2022 $27
Perfect for crisp, crunchy salads, the soothing citrus, soft lawn clippings, elderflower, and crushed lemongrass layers in this sauvignon adds serious sippability. Just pop this in the fridge for a good 45 minutes, then pour a glass and revel in its generously tropical, basil-andtomato-tweaked terrificness and its lemon-and-lime-laden loveliness. Aatahuawine.co.nz
2. BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELISED ONIONS AND KŪMARA ROASTIES
Domain Road Defiance Bannockburn Pinot Gris
2023 $27
The caramelised onion twang in the mashed spuds and the smoky paprika in the sweet kūmara will be soothed by this wine which comes stacked with nashi, nutmeg, and lashings of quince. Alluringly aromatic, overflowing with pops of white peach and yellow apple, and finishing with a peacock's tail of saucy spices, it's a clean, slightly sweet, seriously delicious example. Domainroad.co.nz
3. BLUSHING ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Terra Sancta Shingle Beach Bannockburn Pinotnoir
2022 $60
Lamb and great pinot noir is a total mouthquake. The talented Terra Sancta team has tasked itself with teasing out what’s at the absolute top of the tree where single-site pinot noir is concerned. The Shingle Beach offers pomegranate tea and cherry cola characters, deep earthy layers, and a brisk backbone of spice. A tweak of tamarillo adds complexity and depth to the silky, elastic tannins. Terrasancta.co.nz
4. EASTER CHOCOLATE AND CHERRY TRIFLE
Pirramimma Sparkling
Shiraz $25
I can’t think of anything more woof-inducing to sip with anything featuring cherry and chocolate than this beautifully buxom, sexily spicy, sparkling shiraz. Showing great texture, spicy black plum, red currant, and blackberry flavours, with a tinge of pepper and finishing with dusty, toasty vanilla oak nuances, it’s outrageously good. Finewinedelivery.co.nz
5. OLD SCHOOL GOLDEN SYRUP APPLE AND SULTANA PUDDING
Askerne Hawke’s Bay
Noble Kathryn 2020 $59.90 Named after co-founder and matriarch Kathryn Loughlin, this sensational blend of semillon and sauvignon erupts with delicious dried fig, soft herbs, toffee apples and ripe apricot compote alongside crème brulee and a hint of creamed honey and coconut. It’s outrageously good with this golden syrup pudding. Askernewines.co.nz