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Kebab

Food

Skewered grilled meat

Blend

Blend wines complement the mixed spices and grilled flavors of kebabs.

Syrah

Syrah's bold, spicy notes match well with the smoky, savory kebab meat.

Tempranillo

Tempranillo offers balanced acidity and fruitiness to enhance kebab flavors.

Shiraz

Shiraz's robust and peppery profile pairs nicely with grilled and spiced kebabs.

Highball glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/acid/bubbles — grapefruit acidity and mezcal smoke cut grilled fat, refreshing

Score: 96

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles/acid — Islay smoke with sparkling water and lemon lifts char and refreshes palate

Score: 92

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — smoky Islay + ginger beer zing balances fatty, spiced meats

Score: 90

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — ginger beer spice and lime brighten smoky meat, good with charred edges

Score: 88

Copper mug • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/herbal — lime and ginger with smoky Scotch cut richness and add brightness

Score: 87

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/acid — honey and lemon tame smoke and complement caramelized grill flavors

Score: 86

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — Old Fashioned depth and smoke echo grilled meat, orange bitter lift

Score: 84

Julep Cup • Medium • 10 min

smoke/herbal/sweet — mint and smoke refresh fattier cuts, a cooling contrast to charred heat

Score: 80