Elevate your experience on Grand Cayman with the best red wine you can buy. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the source for superior traditional and unique label wines, beers, and liquors in the Cayman Islands, providing reasonable pricing and free delivery all over Grand Cayman.
The wide selection of wines, beer, and liquors is a hallmark of the inventory here at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. Our six locations on Grand Cayman provide easy access for those who like in-person browsing or quick grab-and-go shopping. We also provide online shopping and free delivery for those who’d prefer a quick stock up without interruption of the festivities.
Throughout the week, Monday – Saturday, we will deliver the same day as long as the order is placed before 2 pm. If you place your order after 2 pm but before 6 pm, you can pick up your booze at our Georgetown location before the store closes at 7 pm.
Learning to Appreciate Red Wine
You likely won’t find red wine particularly tasty the first time you try it. Being unsure of what to buy is common enough, especially when you hear technical terms and descriptions that just confuse that matter more.
Avoid being overwhelmed by the selection with a few simple concepts under your belt. Without becoming a wine expert, you can make good decisions regarding the red wines selected.
The body of a wine refers to the “weight” of the wine while in the mouth. When choosing a wine to pair with a meal, match the body of the wine to the heaviness of the food.
Light-Bodied Red Wines
An initial foray into red wine will be more successful with light body red wines. Light red wines taste great with food and can be enjoyed on its own.
Consider the following light body red wines:
- Pinot Noir – this light and dry red wine has substantial aromatics with earthy, herbal notes. This popular light red wine is widely grown, with differences in the flavor noticeable depending on where the grape was grown. A few to try include the Principato Pinot Noir from Italy, Yellow Tail Pinot Noir from Australia, and Deloach Pinot Noir from California.
- Beaujolais – this light red wine pairs incredibly well with roast turkey, chicken, or pork. We suggest the Drouhin Beaujolais from France.
Medium-Bodied Red Wines
Slightly heavier than light body red wines, these options won’t overwhelm the drinker with intensity or boldness.
- Merlot – this medium body favorite pairs with just about any meal, both casual and fine-dining quality. Just a few options from around the world include Oyster Bay Merlot from New Zealand, Casillero Diablo Merlot from Chile, and Dark Horse Merlot from California.
- Cabernet Franc – another medium wine, Cabernet Franc wines are known to go wonderfully with recipes that feature tomato based sauces. California’s Michael David Inkblot Cabernet Franc is a terrific option found within our inventory.
- Zinfandel – the medium body and fruit flavor make this type of wine perfect for casual meals like burger and barbecue.
Full-Bodied Red Wines
A full-bodied red wine has the highest tannins and alcohol content. Hearty foods with rich flavors and sauces are the ideal pairing for these wines.
- Cabernet Sauvignon – this wine is the perfect pairing for steak and the most popular red wine available.
- Malbec – a full-bodied wine with fruit on the front end and a spicy finish, Malbec wines are great for fajita night.
- Shiraz – choose this full body wine with any meal featuring complex flavors.
Buy the red wine for your meal or sipping pleasure from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits while you’re on Grand Cayman.
