(Wines&Vines) - How to pursue perfection in total package oxygen. On a recent Friday night I met a special friend for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. Earlier I had gladly offered to bring the wine, and being familiar with the menu, I wanted to find that perfect wine that would pair well with most dishes. I spent some time going through my wine “stash” to pick a bottle that would fit the occasion and the menu. I decided on a 2004 Merlot from the Napa Valley.