If your love for Merlot is the driver of your meal planning, consider looking to the guidance of the team here at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for appropriate food pairing. Our informed staff, full inventory, and convenient shopping features make us the choice for anyone planning to enjoy a beverage here on Grand Cayman.
The foremost provider of beer, wine, and liquor in the Cayman Islands, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits has a plethora of brands, pricing tiers, and assorted products needed to fully stock a bar. We provide free delivery for online orders and provide seven different liquor store locations for in-person shopping Mondays – Saturdays.
Delivery will be made on the same day that the order is placed so long as we receive it by 2:00 in the afternoon, and if the order comes in between 2:00-6:00, customers can pick up their purchases from the George Town store before 7:00 pm when it closes.
Physical Store Locations:
- Wine Cellar Retail, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Frank Sound, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 949-5397
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Next to Fosters Republix, West Bay Road, West Bay, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 946-8259
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Morrits Plaza, Queens Hwy, East End, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 946-5686
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Cellar Retail, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Fine Wine Retail Store, North Sound Road & Shedden Road, George Town, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 949-0277
- Countryside Shopping Centre, Countryside Shopping Mall, 33 Hirst Road, Savannah, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 947-1536
Qualities of Merlot
Merlot is a versatile red wine that pairs with a variety of dishes. It’s marked by the ability to take on the features of the area where it’s made as well as the techniques used. The wine can have a variety of flavors but is usually dry with a medium to full body with moderate acidity, medium-high alcohol level, and gentle tannins. For a dinner party to impress, consider the following recipe that pairs perfectly with a friendly Merlot.
Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese and Chive Butter
Ingredients:
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 TBSP cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp crumbled dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
- 3 TBSP softened, unsalted butter
- 1 oz. crumbled blue cheese
- 1 TBSP chopped, fresh chives
- ⅛ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Whisk the vinegar, garlic, TBSP of black pepper, rosemary, oregano, kosher salt, and olive oil into a marinade.
- In a Ziploc bag, marinate the steak in the above mixture and refrigerate for half an hour.
- Prepare your outdoor grill to medium-high heat with a lightly oiled grate.
- Take the steaks out of the marinade and allow them to rise to room temperature over a 15 minute period.
- With a fork, combine the butter, blue cheese, chives, and ⅛ tsp of black pepper.
- Grill the steak to the degree you prefer.
- Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice thinly across the grain, and serve with the prepared blue-cheese butter.
When Merlot is on the menu, food pairing will be easy. Choose from a plethora of dishes, and order your supply of wine for the event from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for convenient ordering and free delivery.