We are once again joining our partner wine expert, Marc Supsic, for a Weekly Tasting Live! Launching on Monday, January 31, 2022, you can expect a brand new curated set, Syrah Vertical Tasting: Three Vintages In Sonoma.
DThere’s no better way to spend an evening than nibbling on exquisite appetizers and sipping on the perfect Syrah with treasured friends. Try our recipe for Blue-Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon, and read on to learn about our wine pairing suggestions.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon, halved
- 16 dates
- 4 oz blue cheese
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove the pit.
- Using a spoon, stuff a small amount of blue cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. The bacon should only wrap around the date about 1 ½ times to ensure it cooks through properly. If bacon is too long, trim it to the correct length.
- Arrange evenly on a raised edge baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dates from the oven and use the toothpick to flip each one. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, until browned to your liking.
- Remove from the oven, place on a paper towel-lined plate, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Bacon wrapped dates wine pairing suggestions:
A dry German Riesling will enhance the magical combination of Blue-Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon. You could try a Chardonnay, too. But at our recent Weekly Tasting Live! event, we found a Syrah that served as the perfect bridge for all the flavors. Check out our selection of Premium Wines and get a bottle for your next special evening!