If you are interested in wine tasting in the Cayman Islands, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits has some excellent suggestions.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits has the best prices and the finest selection of wines, beers and liquor in the Caribbean. We are the exclusive distributor for many top-selling premium brands, as well as super-premium collector’s items and unique products of the Cayman Islands.
Attend an Event
If you are looking for a wine tasting event on Grand Cayman, the first thing to do is to check the event calendars in the Cayman Good Taste guide and Explore Cayman and make plans accordingly.
If you are on Island in January, you may enjoy the annual Cayman Cookout at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on Seven Mile Beach, which typically offers cooking demonstrations from world famous chefs, competitions, wine tastings, dinners under the stars, and a variety of other activities.
…Or Host Your Own Tasting Party
Hosting your own wine tasting party isn’t difficult, and you don’t have to know anything at all about wine! Our knowledgeable staff will help you make delicious wine selections and give you some fun wine-tasting ideas.
Party Themes
Regional Wines: For this type of tasting, focus on wines from one specific region to give your guests an idea of what it has to offer. For example, choose four top wines from California’s Napa Valley, the most prestigious wine region in the New World.
Varietals: To educate yourself and your guests, choose a single grape variety, for example Cabernet Sauvignon, and select wines from around the world to taste the differences in their flavors and characteristics. You’ll find excellent Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Argentina, Napa Valley, Chile and Australia at Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits.
Blind Tasting: Blind tastings can be both fun and educational. The wine labels are hidden (tip: use wine bags or wrap the entire bottle in aluminum foil and number each bottle), and guests try to identify the grape and country of origin based on the appearance, aroma, and taste of the wine.
Appetizers
Food isn’t mandatory for a wine tasting, but you probably will want to have some appetizers and light snacks on hand so your guests are drinking all evening on an empty stomach. Avoid anything flavored or overly salty—the point is to refresh the palate for each new wine.
Glassware
In addition to wine and food, you’ll need some glassware for your party. If it’s not practical (or too expensive) to supply each guest with a new glass for each wine, let them use one glass throughout the tasting, but be sure they dump out any extra wine and quickly rinse with water before moving on to the next wine. Use clear glasses (so you can see the wine), that have a stem (so your guests don’t warm up the wine with their fingers), and a deep enough bowl to swirl the wine a little.
How Much Wine to Buy?
The number of bottles to buy will depend on how many people you invite and how many wines you want to sample, but the general rule of thumb is two ounces of each wine per person. For a party of eight to ten guests, one standard bottle of each selection will provide enough wine for the tasting plus a little extra.
When you’re ready for a wine tasting adventure, visit Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits on Grand Cayman, where you’ll enjoy an incredible selection, expert customer service, and free delivery anywhere on the Island.
