Planning a dinner party with chicken as the main course doesn’t mean that red wine has to be off the menu; it simply means you’ll need to put some thought into pairings. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers a large inventory of beer, wines, and spirits as well as all of the mixers, sodas, and other elements required for a full bar.
In the Caribbean, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the premier wholesale and retail provider of alcoholic beverages. We offer convenient access through online sales with free delivery as well as six different liquor store locations.
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Frank Sound, Cayman Islands, (345) 949-5397
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Next to Fosters Republix, West Bay Road, West Bay, Cayman Islands, (345) 946-8259
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- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Cellar Retail, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands, (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Fine Wine Retail Store, North Sound Road & Shedden Road, George Town, Cayman Islands, (345) 949-0277
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Countryside Shopping Centre, Countryside Shopping Mall, 33 Hirst Road, Savannah, Cayman Islands, (345) 947-1536
In the world of online shopping and convenient delivery, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits leads the way. We deliver for free to addresses around Grand Cayman. A few need-to-know details include the fact that same-day delivery requires 2:00 pm order placement. Any order received after that point will need to be picked up before the George Town location closes at 7:00 pm, as long as the order is received by 6:00 pm. Sunday events need to be prepared for early since our locations close, as does our delivery service, on the first day of every week.
Red Wine and Chicken Dishes
Begin with the basics. A straightforward roasted chicken is easy to match with an appropriate red wine, ideally a full-bodied red or Pinot Noir. Options include 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon or an Oyster Bay, Duck Pond, or Bread and Butter Pinot Noir.
When that roasted chicken comes with a savory gravy, switch up that choice of red to a more medium-bodied option, including Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet or Montes Purple Angel.
Additional dishes that might call for a red wine pairing consist of times when you use a tomato sauce, vegetable base, red wine sauce, or barbecue sauce as you prepare chicken.
- Tomato-based or pepper-based sauces call for a Merlot or a medium-bodied red like La Vieille Ferme Rouge or Marques De Arienzo Crianza.
- A barbecue sauce can handle the full body of a Zinfandel or Shiraz – just avoid excessive oakiness.
- Red wine sauce in a recipe can be heightened by serving the same wine during the meal.
- Another key to remember is that the white meat of the chicken breast pairs better with a light body while the dark meat of thighs and legs deserve a fuller body.
Ultimately, the wine chosen should parallel the body of the chicken dish, and it can also highlight flavors, spices, and other elements of the meal.
Chicken and red wine pairings deserve a place on your next dinner party menu. For help making the best choice, call on the specialists at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We’re the leading provider of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the Caribbean.
