Wine Pairings

Do you want to know my favorite thing to pair with wine?

   Television.

Harvey Steiman mentioned that most people do not drink wine with food.  This is certainly true, even when I am specifically serving wine with a dinner.  All too often, I hav a fair bit while cooking, then only have a small bit of wine with the meal with the rest being consumed afterwards.

My wine selection is typical of this country.  I want a wine that tastes good on its own.  Pairing, schmaring.  Hence my preference for rich, fruity reds and whites.  Since there's nothing to clash with it coming out of the TV.

When I do consider a food wine pairing, I've devolved to largely avoiding full on clashes.  A white or rose or even a pinot goes with pretty much anything at my place.  I'll have a red with anything except mild seafood.