Enjoy your trip to the Cayman Islands without interrupting the fun with trips to the wine store. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits provides six locations on Grand Cayman along with online ordering and free delivery.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium liquor in the Cayman Islands. We also stock various beers from around the world and excellent wines and champagnes from all regions and all price points. Find us in George Town, Seven Mile Beach, East End, Savannah, West Bay, and Frank Sound.
Identify the Qualities of Your Inner Wine Lover
Online or in-person, finding the best bottle of wine to complement your tropical vacation can be overwhelming. With a few steps and a bit of helpful advice from our staff, your wine choice will be pleasing to your palate.
Start light with white wine or rosé.
The love of wine is an acquired taste. If your party includes wine newbies, or you are just beginning to enjoy it yourself, avoid reds at first. A glass of sweet white wine or rosé will allow you to develop a taste for a wider assortment of wines.
Consider your other flavor preferences.
Your distinctive, personal palate will influence which flavors you like – and which you don’t. The body of a hearty cup of joe and the body of a heavier bodied wine may be analogous, as is the need for pouring in the sugar to a preference for sweeter wines. Let what you know about your food preferences guide your wine tasting adventures.
Select wines according to the occasion.
The wines you choose should work for the type of occasion and food you plan to serve or eat.
For parties where multiple palates will be present, choose more than one type of wine. Include a healthy balance of whites and reds to ensure everyone enjoys a glass.
You should also avoid extremes of acidity, body, dryness, etc. Keep your wine choices moderate to please more of your guests.
When choosing wines to accompany a meal, the best rule is to pair white wines with light dishes, including seafood and chicken, and red wines with red meats and heartier fare.
Learn to understand the label.
When considering a wine, look beyond the label’s design to the description of the contents. Bottles from high-end wineries will have plenty of details for your consideration. Consider the sweetness, acidity, tannin content, body, and alcohol by volume (ABV) of the wine you’re considering as well as the flavors listed in the description.
Focus on flavor rather than age.
Some wines do taste better with age, but not all. You do not have to buy aged wine to get good wine. Most wines are meant to be consumed within five years. Red wines are more likely to see improvement with age, so the only time to consider age is if you’re deciding between two red wines.
Price doesn’t indicate quality.
The price of wine should not guide your purchase. Consider second brands, discounted bottles, and other savings. If the wine is within the scope of your preferences, it’s worthy of a taste. It may become one of your favorites!
Use your smartphone as you try various wines to keep track of what you’ve tasted, what you liked, and what you didn’t. This information will lead you toward clear preferences for future wine purchases.
Ensure that the wine continues to flow during your trip to the Cayman Islands with the convenience of a liquor store that delivers: Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
