Pheasant's Tears Rkatsiteli 2021
Kakheti, Georgia • classic
Dried apricot, black tea, and walnut skin tannin from clay amphora aging.
Spiced Shakshuka
egg dish • brunch • spiced
Also known as: north african shakshuka
About the Dish
Spiced Shakshuka is a middle eastern egg dish that leans on egg dish, brunch, spiced. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the egg dish feel intact while adding lift from Kakheti Amber Wine.
Top Pour: Kakheti Amber Wine
Amber wine tannin and tea-like bitterness tame tomato, cumin, and runny yolks.
Body: mediumAcidity: mediumTannin: mediumSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Skin tannin stands up to tahini, chickpeas, and egg yolk richness.
- Tea-like bitterness cleanses cumin, coriander, and harissa.
Signature aromas
dried orange peelblack teawalnut
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Skin tannin stands up to tahini, chickpeas, and egg yolk richness.
- Tea-like bitterness cleanses cumin, coriander, and harissa.
- Avoid: buttery oaked whites, high-octane zinfandel.
Solid Alternates
Vouvray — Body: mediumVouvray — Acidity: highVouvray — Sweetness: dryAlsace — Body: mediumAlsace — Acidity: mediumAlsace — Sweetness: off-dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Spiced Shakshuka?
- Kakheti Amber Wine is our first pour because Amber wine tannin and tea-like bitterness tame tomato, cumin, and runny yolks..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Spiced Shakshuka?
- If Kakheti Amber Wine is out of reach, grab Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Spiced Shakshuka?
- Skip styles like buttery oaked whites, high-octane zinfandel—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Spiced Shakshuka?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
Skip These Bottles
buttery oaked whiteshigh-octane zinfandel
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