California wine/food pairing for tasting

[novicewinetaster]

The manicotti sound great, but pizza perhaps somewhat too casual for our tasing (even if the "avocado pizza" was very entertaining!). Being that we are generally limited to red wines (Pinot Noir, Cab., & Merlot ) and each couple brings their own selection (10 couples) for a blind tasting, it is difficult to match the wine with foods. Perhaps a spring menu (lamb?) and taking advantage of the fact that seafood is very plentiful here. I have been to the Napa Valley and it seemed that seafood and Italian predominated the menus. I realize now that my request was far too general to expect others to tackle but thank you for your help!!!!