The Pairing Library
Scotch egg
A Scotch egg wraps a soft egg in seasoned sausage meat and a fried crumb, so it brings pork fat, pepper and sage, and the faint sulphur of egg. Bubbles and acidity cut the fat and scatter the sulphur, while a smoky, struck match wine would stack on it. Gentle red fruit suits the sausage, and heavy tannin does not.
The full pairing, with the wines and the reasoning behind them, is for members. Make a free account to read ten pairings.
Already have an account? Sign in