Are you planning to entertain guests and wondering what appetizers pair well with Chardonnay? Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits can help.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading wholesaler and retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands. Shop in our stores or order online and we’ll deliver your purchases FREE OF CHARGE to your home, office, resort, vacation villa, or anywhere else on Grand Cayman!
We specialize in great wines and champagnes from all regions and all price points. We will be delighted to help you discover delicious wines for your big event from Italy, France, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Portugal and South Africa.
We stock a wide variety of excellent Chardonnays, including Far Niente Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California, which features perfectly aligned citrus and minerality. We also recommend Au Contraire Chardonnay from California’s Russian River Valley paired with mild cheeses, seafood, chicken, or pork.
As you evaluate different wines, stop in at a Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits store where our team of experts will help you make a selection for every occasion.
About Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most planted white wine grape in the world and has an amazing range. It is originally from the Burgundy region of central France and features complex fruit flavors and notes of earth and minerals.
Today, excellent oaked Chardonnays come from warm-climate regions, such as:
- Southern and Eastern Australia
- Napa Valley and Paso Robles, California
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Puglia, Italy
The majority of unoaked Chardonnays come from cooler climate regions, including:
- Sonoma, California
- Western Australia
- Loire and Chablis, France
- Colchagua and Casablanca Valley, Chile
- Oregon
Chardonnay Food Pairings
Chardonnays feature complex fruit flavors and notes of earth and minerals. Because they are casked in oak barrels, they often have distinctive buttery aromas, hints of vanilla, and notes of spices like cinnamon and clove.
Chardonnays can be bright and fresh, full and creamy, or something in between, making them very versatile with food. The more balanced chardonnays go beautifully with shellfish or pasta, while fruitier varieties are fabulous with chicken and fish.
The wine pairs well with:
- Pates
- Fresh fruit and cheese plates
- Baked ricotta cheese
- Sushi and sashimi
- Shrimp dip
- Chicken or Caesar salad
- Creamy vegetable soups
- Shellfish (shrimp, lobster, crab, scallops, oysters, mussels, clams)
- Steamed or grilled fish
- Roast chicken and turkey
- Grilled veal chops
- Risotto and pasta
- Mild Caribbean dishes with tropical fruit flavors
If you’re in a Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits store looking to buy Chardonnay that will pair well with your appetizers, ask one of our wine experts for assistance. We have the best wine shops in Grand Cayman and offer free delivery for online orders.
