Organisers of the annual Pask Winery Great Late Long Lunch are keeping a sumptuous three-course meal under wraps - but wine matches have been revealed.
The menu was designed by DISH Catering to showcase fresh, Hawke's Bay produce while a beverage selection aimed to compliment flavours. "We have got a rose, which is a lighter, more fruity style - ideal for this time of year," operations manager and winemaker Russell Wiggins said.
"We have our decorated Cabernet Merlot Malbec blend, a heavier red and the third is a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, so it's a lovely fruit weight with a barrel influence. We try to find wines which go with the food, but are also great on their own."
Last year the event, held on Napier's Marine Parade, shifted from a traditional Sunday lunch to Saturday evening soiree in the hopes of attracting guests from out of town.
"By all reports, everyone was happier with it, for me the night time is more appealing - people can entertain themselves by dancing or taking in the view."
