Middle Eastern

Spiced Shakshuka

egg dish • brunch • spiced

Also known as: north african shakshuka

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

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Dried apricot, black tea, and walnut skin tannin from clay amphora aging.

Solid Alternates

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Updated Nov 17, 2025