Looking for the best wine pairings to accompany your food? Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits in Grand Cayman has some superb suggestions.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is proud to be the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in Grand Cayman. We offer one of the widest selections of wines and liquor in the Caribbean, at the most affordable prices.
Visit one of our convenient locations across Grand Cayman, or order online for free delivery to your home, condo, yacht, villa or resort hotel anywhere on Island.
Red & White Wines You Should Try!
Cabernet Sauvignon: A significant grape in California, Cabernet is the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is a dry, full-bodied wine that is bursting with flavors and is primarily known for its blackberry, currants, and dark cherry flavors. We recommend the award-winning Cakebread Cabernet from California’s Napa Valley.
- Food pairings: Well-marbled beef, grilled red meat, duck and goose, ribs, long-braised stews, and pot roast.
Chardonnay: Chardonnay is the world’s most famous white wine grape, and there are delicious examples from around the globe. Because they are casked in oak barrels, chardonnays can be very complex. They often have distinctive buttery aromas, hints of vanilla, and notes of spices like cinnamon and clove. Try the Ca’ del Bosco Curtefranca Chardonnay from Lombardy, Italy.
- Food pairings: Mild cheeses, seafood, shellfish, chicken, pork, risotto and pasta, mild Caribbean dishes with tropical fruit flavors, and fruity desserts.
Pinot Grigio: The pinot grigio grape is a pink-skinned mutation of pinot noir. When produced in France, it is called Pinot Gris. It is low in acidity and is a medium-to-full bodied white wine with a rich, floral bouquet. We recommend the award-winning Cupcake Vineyards Pinot Grigio from Veneto, Italy.
- Food pairings: Fish, shellfish, chicken, pastas with creamy sauces, spicy Asian dishes, and soft, mild cheeses.
Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir features strong, oaky overtones and is considered a moderately dry, medium-to-light bodied red wine. Try the Oyster Bay Pinot Noir, an award-winner from Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Food pairings: Poultry and duck, lamb, venison, hearty fish, ham, spicy pork, mushrooms and truffles, spicy Asian and eastern Mediterranean dishes, cheeses.
Rioja: Rioja, a red wine from Spain, is made from a blend of grape varieties, with Tempranillo the dominant grape, and is known for its structure and tannins. Try the Marques De Riscal Reserva from Rioja, Spain.
- Food pairings: Lamb dishes, pork, dishes with red peppers, paella, Mediterranean-style fish stew, and cheeses.
Sauvignon Blanc: A dry, crisp white wine, this grape can deliver interesting flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is typically crisp with a citrusy zing. It is now successfully grown in wine regions all over the world and has become the signature white wine of New Zealand. Try the award-winning Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region.
- Food pairings: Fish, shellfish, chicken, pork, sushi, salads, and pasta dishes with creamy sauces.
Zinfandel: This well-known wine grape is widely cultivated in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. It is lighter in color than other reds, but has a bold taste with notes of raspberry, chocolate and cinnamon. Try the robust Angry Bunch Zinfandel from California’s Sonoma Valley.
- Food pairings: Barbecue and grilled lamb, steak and chicken, hamburgers, sausages, pizza, slightly spicy foods, Southwestern and Mexican dishes.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers the best selection of wines on Grand Cayman! Whether you are vacationing here or live on Island, visit one of our stores or shop online for the perfect wine to pair with your food.
