Why slow down the party on the Cayman Islands for a wine run when delivery from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is easy and free of charge? Continue reading for a breakdown of our wine selection process.
Choosing wines for yourself and guests shouldn’t be difficult. You don’t need a sommelier by your side when you order from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We offer wines from around the globe, hand-selected from the finest wineries, and with one phone call, you can discuss what we have in stock.
The first and most basic step of purchasing wine on the Cayman Islands is to stop by one of our locations or browse our website. We have six locations, all on Grand Cayman:
- North Sound Rd and Shedden Rd, George Town, Grand Cayman
- Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
- Morritts Plaza, Queens Hwy, East End, Grand Cayman
- Countryside Shopping Mall, Savannah, Grand Cayman
- West Bay Rd, West Bay, Grand Cayman
- Frank Sound Rd, Frank Sound, Grand Cayman
Our simple online ordering process offers the most convenience when paired with our free delivery. Make sure that you order before 2 pm for delivery and order by 6 pm for pickup by 7 pm. No stores will be open, nor will delivery be available on Sundays, so definitely plan ahead.
Grasping the Vocabulary
What makes a good wine for you might be different for your friends. Wine preferences are as individual as taste buds. Understanding the vocabulary used when discussing wine characteristics is essential to the process. Each of these qualities will help you understand the description of wines, and as you identify your distinct preferences, you’ll be able to identify your favorites.
- Sweet, semi-sweet, or dry – A simple way to tell if a wine will be sweet or dry is to look at the ABV. A higher alcohol content indicates that all of the sugar was used in the fermentation process, so dry wines have a higher ABV. Sweet wines have less alcohol by volume.
- Tannins – The tannins in wine come from the grape seed, stems, skin, and even the oak barrels. The greater level of tannins tends to add a bitter taste, but that should not be confused with being dry. All red wines have tannins, but some are more pronounced than others. Wines with high levels of tannins are ideal for pairing with meats.
- Acids – Acids, as one of the fundamental elements of wine, are also underestimated in their effect on taste. Acidity gives the wine its tart taste, and sweetness can cut through the acidity in highly acidic wines.
- Body – The body of a wine is its richness or heaviness of flavor. A combination of the other factors affects the overall body.
- Alcohol – Most wines will fall somewhere between 11-13% alcohol by volume (ABV), but they can range from as little as 5.5% to as much as 20% ABV.
Once you’re familiar with the qualities of wine, start testing them out in the Cayman Islands. We offer a wide range of excellent wines here at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. Stop in at one of our locations for some expert assistance or enjoy free wine delivery when you order online!
