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Spaghetti vongole with Sauvignon Blanc 2MO´W WTEKLIXXM ZSRKSPI

Herbaceous, crisp and refreshingly easy to drink, there’s little wonder Sauvignon Blanc pairs so well with a variety of foods. Sauvignon Blanc has been the ‘it’ wine of the past decade and New Zealand producers have made their mark, particularly in 1EVPFSVSYKL -R XLI YRSJ½GMEP 7EYZMKRSR

Preparation time: 1 hour 'SSOMRK XMQI QMRYXIW Serves 4 Ingredients • 400g fresh spaghetti • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 teaspoon chilli, dried • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ kg clams, washed and sand removed • ½ cup white wine • Zest of one lemon • 1 handful parsley, roughly chopped.

Nik Mann Resident Foodie

Blanc capital of the world the cool maritime climate allows for longer ripening times that create the distinct tropical ¾EZSYVW SJ PMQI TEWWMSRJVYMX KSSWIFIVV] ERH KYEZE &YX ]SY HSR´X LEZI XS PSSO JEV XS HMWGSZIV XLI HMZIVWMX] SJ EVSQEW ERH ¾EZSYVW of this popular drop.Australia is now producing world class Sauvignons in cooler climates such as the Adelaide Hills in South Australia and theTamarValley in Tasmania.The cooler climate produces wines that are elegant, sophisticated with outstanding purity of fruit.These wines are typically more subtle and a great accompaniment with food, especially seafood. Pasta is a popular dish in my home. My favourite style of pasta always includes seafood, so when I think of a pure and crisp Sauvignon Blanc, I instantly think WTEKLIXXM ZSRKSPI [MXL E HIPMGEXI XSQEXS GLMPPM ERH KEVPMG WEYGI 8LI GMXVYW ¾EZSYVW and acidity of Sauvignon Blanc cut through the rich oiliness of the clams, taking both the wine and the dish to the next level.

Method 1. Fill half a large pot with water and 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet directions. 2. Once the spaghetti is almost cooked, place a frypan on medium heat and add the butter, garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. 3. Add the clams, white wine and remaining salt. Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the clams start to open and the sauce has reduced. 4. Once the sauce is ready, discard any clams that haven’t opened. Strain the spaghetti, reserving half a cup of the spaghetti water and adding it to the vongole sauce. 5. Gently toss the spaghetti and the vongole sauce. Add the lemon zest and chopped parsley, making sure to combine evenly. 6. Serve.

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Hawke’s Bay Sauvignons are typically rounder and more tropical in character than those from Marlborough.This one shows bright aromas of passionfruit, KSSWIFIVV] ERH JVIWL GMXVYW XLEX PIEH MRXS E TEPEXI [MXL E NYMG] ¾EZSYV TVS½PI TYVMX] ERH GSRGIRXVEXMSR 8LI PIRKXL] ½RMWL MW GVMWT ERH GPIER )RNS] RS[ Code ITM1307 12.3% alc/vol $15.99 per bottle

This cool climate Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh and aromatic wine. It shows powerful passionfruit and gooseberry aromas on the nose, while the palate is deliciously refreshing and crisp. Enjoy now. Code ITM1361 13.5% alc/vol $21.99 per bottle

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