Stuffed Dates with Blue Cheese is a delightful appetizer featuring plump, sweet dates filled with tangy, creamy blue cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon. The dates are left fresh, allowing their natural sweetness to complement the rich, salty flavors of the cheese and bacon. The contrasting textures of the soft dates and the crumbly, melted cheese create a delightful bite-sized treat.

The sweet and savory combination of dates, blue cheese, and bacon pairs well with a fortified dessert wine like Malvasia. The wine's sweetness complements the dates, while its high alcohol content cuts through the richness of the cheese and bacon. Alternatively, a full-bodied Petit Verdot with its bold flavors and firm tannins can stand up to the strong blue cheese and salty bacon.