wine without food

[Auburnwine]

IK, I am not sure that Mourvedre can honestly be considered a snack food! Oh, I missed the first part of the post (duh!).

I think that there are a boat-load of wines that go nicely by themselves, some not so obscure as a good Mourvedre. You might even be more likely to find a Mourvedre/Grenache/Shiraz blend which would be just as dandy.

In answer to your second question, some folks prefer to go with basics like bread if they are most intent on relishing the purity of the wine. I think that bread, cheese, coldcuts and fruit are a quick and tasty complement to wine. A key will be matching your cheese to your wine, and that is something you can explore on your own.

Also, something like simple quesadillas are a good option, as are hummus and pita.

[This message has been edited by Auburnwine (edited 11-13-2003).]