Blends like this one from Chateau de Paraza from the South of France are always great fun to pair with food. Those bold, scorched flavors and earthy tones mean it can stand up to a wide range of dishes, and especially with its peppery edge and leather-like character, it handles char and spice in ways other red wines struggle to. This means it's a real winner when it comes to hearty, full-flavored meat dishes, as well as many grilled vegetable dishes too.