I prefer a good red...as a general rule reds go best with richer foods such as Italian or with red meats. I like a nice merlot or pinot noir myself but good wine is good wine. I prefer white's with fish or lighter flavors....I have a preference for chardonnay's, Yellow Tail is a current favorite.
I subscribe to the theory that the best wine to go with what you are eating is what you like. Red or white doesn't matter as much as enjoying the wine. I can't really name a vintage as I'm not financially secure enough to pick and choose to that degree LOL. Often times with wine, as with champagne, the vintage or the price means little. What counts is do you like it.........if so by all means drink it.