There are few things in life that hit so many pleasure points as a perfect pair. Two favourite things, smooshed together, both lifted and lovely in their union. 

The art or science of cheese to wine is one weighted in your favour; cheese loves wine, and wine loves cheese, but not all go together.

Knowing a few simple principles can take your cheese board, night in, or dinner party extravaganza to the next level.

Flavours with funk deserve a partner to highlight their best attributes. A Stilton, Gorgonzola or Roquefort are said to be paired best with something sweet—but a dry, fruit-forward wine will really do them justice. Allow these bottles to stand up to those bold cheese flavours, and perhaps even convert a few blue sceptics along the way.