NZ Herald

"You must save room for the top tier, which is the signature dish: smashed pavlova - oozing yoghurt-laced whipped cream and seasonal fruit compote."

The Urban List

"We are aware that this is a round-up of wineries but it would be wrong of us to not give their smashed pavlova a special mention—truly a must have."

Be My Guest Waiheke

"Batch is known for its delights with old favourites like pavlova."

Sated

"A NZ icon, we whack our spoon into the gloriously smashed mess of brown sugar meringue, roasted fruit, mascarpone and lemon curd. The dark sugar makes the meringue richer and crumblier than its white counterpart, whilst the lemon curd dashes the fat from the cream, stopping the dish from becoming too sweet or heavy."