The experts at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits have provided some delicious recommendations for the best red wine and food pairing recommendations.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is well-known for our huge selection of popular international name brand and hard-to-find wines, beers and spirits. Our stock includes great wines from all regions and all price points. We have six convenient locations to serve you, but the most convenient way to get everything you need quickly is to order online.
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Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet is the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is a dry, full-bodied wine that is bursting with flavors. Try the award-winning Cakebread Cabernet from Napa Valley. It pairs well with:
- Well-marbled beef
- Grilled red meat
- Duck and goose
- Ribs
- Long-braised stews
- Pot roast
Merlot: This is the second most popular type of red wine behind Cabernet Sauvignon. A dry, full-bodied wine with flavors of watermelon, strawberry, cherry and plum, it also has soft notes of vanilla, mocha, and cloves. Try the Le Macchiole Messorio Merlot from Tuscany, Italy. It pairs well with:
- Tender, milder cuts of beef, such as tenderloin
- Lamb
- Meaty fish―salmon, tuna
- Mushrooms
- Grilled foods
- Meats with fruit sauces―berries, dried cherries
Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir features strong, oaky overtones and is considered a moderately dry, medium-to-light bodied wine. Try the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, an award-winner from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in Walker Bay (South Africa). It pairs well with:
- Poultry and duck
- Lamb
- Venison
- Hearty fish―salmon, tuna
- Ham, spicy pork
- Mushrooms and truffles
- Spiced Asian and eastern Mediterranean dishes
- Many cheeses
Rioja: Rioja, from Spain, is made from a blend of grape varieties, with Tempranillo the dominant grape, and is known for its structure and tannins. Try the Torres Iberico Rioja Crianza from the Iberian Peninsula. It pairs well with:
- Lamb dishes
- Pork
- Dishes with red peppers
- Paella
- Mediterranean-style fish stew
- Many cheeses
Syrah: Some of the world’s most famous Syrah wines are the peppery, earthy ones from France, but California, Washington, Oregon, Chile and Argentina also produce complex, rich wines. Try Montes Alpha Syrah from Montes, Chile. It pairs well with:
- Lamb
- Sausages
- Grilled meats of all kinds
- Roast pork
- Barbecue
- Stews
- Game―venison, squab
Zinfandel: This well-known wine grape is widely cultivated in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. It is lighter in color than other reds, but has a bold taste with notes of raspberry, chocolate and cinnamon. Try Napa Valley’s Frog’s Leap Zinfandel. It pairs well with:
- Barbecue and grilled lamb, steak and chicken
- Hamburgers
- Sausages
- Pizza
- Slightly spicy foods; Southwest and Mexican dishes
Be ready for your next special occasion on Grand Cayman with help selecting the best red wine and FREE delivery from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
