Torrontés

Empanadas are versatile Latin American pastries that can be filled with various proteins, vegetables, or cheeses, offering a balance of savory pastry exterior with flavorful fillings. The recommended beverages complement the baked, savory qualities while providing enough acidity or carbonation to cut through the richness of the pastry.

Fish tacos feature delicate white fish with bright citrus, herbs, and often creamy or spicy elements that call for crisp, refreshing beverages with good acidity. The recommended wines offer citrus and mineral notes that complement the fish while cutting through any richness, while the suggested beers provide refreshing carbonation and subtle fruit or spice notes that enhance rather than overwhelm the tacos.

Sometimes wine doesn't need to be serious to be seriously enjoyable. New Age embraces this philosophy with their sweet white blend that's become a phenomenon in Argentina and beyond – particularly when served over ice with a slice of lime (a cocktail known as 'Tincho'). This blend of aromatic Torrontés and zesty Sauvignon Blanc delivers sweet, refreshing flavors without being cloying or heavy. Its lower alcohol content makes it perfect for daytime sipping, outdoor gatherings, or any occasion where you want something light and approachable. Wine purists might turn up their noses, but they're missing out on a whole lot of fun. After all, wine is ultimately about pleasure, and this bottle delivers that in spades. It's the perfect gateway wine for those who think they don't like wine – and a guilty pleasure for those who normally prefer their wines bone dry.

There's nothing 'brutal' about this wine except perhaps how brutally delicious it is. Via Rev's take on Argentina's signature white grape is a masterclass in balancing Torrontés' naturally exuberant aromatics with precision and restraint. The 'Brutal' name likely refers to the natural wine movement's term for wines made with minimal intervention – and this fits that bill perfectly. Many Torrontés wines can be overpowering or one-dimensional, but Via Rev has crafted a version with all the aromatic fireworks but backed by serious structure and complexity. It's like walking through a flower garden with a glass of lemonade in hand – intoxicatingly fragrant yet refreshingly dry. For those who think they don't like aromatic whites, this might be the wine that changes your mind.