Verdejo

Asparagus presents a unique pairing challenge due to its green, vegetal character and compounds that can make wines taste metallic. Crisp, high-acid white wines with herbaceous or grassy notes like Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner stand up beautifully to asparagus, while Belgian Saison and Witbier offer complementary herbal notes and effervescence to cleanse the palate.

Asparagus presents a unique pairing challenge due to its strong vegetal character and compounds that can make wines taste metallic. Crisp, herbaceous white wines with high acidity complement rather than clash with asparagus, while light, effervescent beer styles with subtle herbal notes enhance the vegetable's natural sweetness.

Ceviche's bright citrus acidity, delicate seafood flavors, and fresh herbs call for crisp, high-acid wines and refreshing beers with complementary citrus notes. The recommended pairings enhance the dish's vibrant flavors while providing enough structure to stand up to its acidity without overwhelming the subtle seafood components.

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.

Manchego's nutty, slightly sharp flavor with subtle grassy notes pairs beautifully with Spanish wines that complement its origins. The salty, savory character of this sheep's milk cheese creates a wonderful contrast with fruity red wines and finds harmony with crisp whites or oxidative sherries.

Marcona almonds, with their buttery texture and light saltiness, pair beautifully with crisp, refreshing beverages that can both complement and cut through their rich, savory profile. Dry sherries offer a classic Spanish pairing that enhances the nuttiness, while light, effervescent beers provide a palate-cleansing contrast to the almonds' natural oils.

Paella's complex savory profile with saffron, seafood, and/or meats benefits from wines that offer bright acidity to cut through the rich flavors while complementing the dish's Mediterranean character. The recommended beers provide refreshing carbonation and complementary yeast or malt notes that enhance paella's distinctive blend of land and sea flavors without overwhelming them.

Seafood paella features a complex blend of saffron-infused rice with various seafood elements creating a rich, savory profile with subtle marine salinity. The recommended wine pairings offer either crisp acidity to cut through the richness or complementary notes that enhance the dish's Mediterranean character, while the beer styles provide refreshing carbonation and citrus notes that complement rather than overwhelm the delicate seafood flavors.

Spanish tapas encompass a diverse range of small dishes with varying flavors and textures, from grilled meats to seafood to vegetable preparations. The recommended wine and beer pairings offer versatility to complement this diversity, with options that can handle both rich dishes like chorizo and lighter items like patatas bravas or gambas al ajillo.

Spanish tortilla, a classic egg and potato dish with a rich, savory profile, pairs beautifully with crisp, mineral-driven white wines that cut through its density while complementing its subtle flavors. The dish's subtle onion sweetness and olive oil richness also harmonize with lighter, effervescent beers that cleanse the palate between bites without overwhelming the delicate flavor balance.

Tapas encompasses a wide variety of small Spanish dishes that can include various proteins, vegetables, and flavor profiles, creating a diverse dining experience. The recommended wine and beer pairings offer versatility to complement the range of flavors commonly found in tapas, with options that provide refreshing acidity, light to medium body, and complementary savory or fruity notes.

Spanish vegetable tapas typically feature a variety of fresh vegetables prepared with olive oil, garlic, and herbs that create bright, savory flavors with varying textures. The recommended wine and beer pairings offer crisp acidity and light bodies to complement the vegetables without overwhelming them, while providing enough character to stand up to the olive oil, garlic, and any roasted or grilled components.

This isn't your grandma's white wine – unless your grandma was way ahead of the natural wine curve. Gulp/Hablo's Orange is a skin-contact white that spends time hanging out with its grape skins, resulting in that gorgeous amber hue and added complexity. Made primarily from Verdejo grapes in Spain's sun-drenched Castilla-La Mancha region, this orange wine is both approachable and interesting – perfect for those looking to dip their toes into the orange wine pool without diving into the deep end of funkiness. The name 'Gulp' is actually perfect here, as that's exactly what you'll want to do with this highly drinkable, low-intervention wine. It's made with minimal sulfites and comes in a liter bottle because, let's face it, 750ml just wouldn't be enough.

Sometimes you don't want to contemplate the meaning of life through your wine glass – sometimes you just want something delicious that you can, well, gulp. Enter Gulp/Hablo White, a liter bottle (yes, that's extra wine) of pure Spanish refreshment that delivers exactly what its name promises. Made from organically grown Verdejo in Spain's sunny Castilla-La Mancha region, this low-intervention white is the definition of crushable. With minimal sulfites and maximum flavor, it's the kind of wine that disappears suspiciously quickly at gatherings. Perfect for picnics, weeknight dinners, or any situation where you want a white wine that doesn't demand your full attention but certainly deserves it. And at this price point for a full liter, it's a value that's hard to beat.

Kiki & Juan sounds like the title of an indie rom-com, but it's actually the name behind this delightfully fresh Spanish white. Made primarily from Verdejo (Spain's answer to Sauvignon Blanc) with a touch of Viura for added complexity, this is the kind of unpretentious white that makes you question why you ever spent more than $15 on a bottle. The winemakers behind this project focus on sustainable practices and minimal intervention – basically letting the grapes do their thing without too much human meddling. The result is a wine that's vibrant, honest, and refreshing – like that friend who always tells you the truth but in a way that doesn't make you want to hide under the bed. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or as your go-to house white when you need something versatile that won't break the bank.

Orange wine might sound like something made from citrus, but it's actually white grapes made like a red wine – with the skins left on during fermentation. This technique is thousands of years old, but somehow still manages to be trendy, like vinyl records or fermenting your own kombucha. Kiki & Juan's take on orange wine uses primarily Verdejo grapes with some Albariño in the mix, giving it both structure and aromatic complexity. The extended skin contact creates that distinctive amber color and adds a fascinating textural element that makes this wine particularly food-friendly. It's funky but approachable – think of it as the gateway orange wine for people curious about this style but not quite ready for the full-on natural wine deep end. Perfect for impressing your wine-savvy friends or pairing with foods that normally stump wine pairings.