Wondering where you can buy wine on Grand Cayman? Look no further than Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We offer the best selection in the Caribbean at the most affordable prices!
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is well-known for our huge selection of popular international name brand and hard-to-find wines, beers and spirits. We have six locations on Grand Cayman to serve you, but the most convenient way to get everything you need quickly is to order online.
Place your order in our online store before 3:00pm, and we’ll deliver it FREE OF CHARGE to your home, office, yacht, villa or resort hotel on Grand Cayman on the same day (Monday through Saturday).
Wine Legends & Facts
When choosing wine, many people have their favorite grapes, producers, or wine regions, but there are some legends about wine that could make you miss out on some unexpected surprises.
Myth: Expensive wines are better wines.
Fact: This is not always true. Many factors can cause the price of one wine to be higher than another, such as manufacturing location, ingredients, brand reputation, celebrity endorsements, and so on. There is no guarantee that higher-priced wine will be of better quality. For example, the 2017 Indigo Eyes Chardonnay is a delicious, highly-rated California wine that’s currently available for only KYD $13.99!
Myth: Old wines are better.
Fact: First of all, age does not automatically make a wine better. A bad young wine will only grow up to be a bad old wine. Second, most white wines do not benefit from long aging periods and are designed to be enjoyed within a couple of years of their bottling. Even the majority of red wines are designed to be consumed within five years.
Myth: Good wines should always be sealed with a cork.
Fact: The belief is that cork is better because it allows tiny traces of oxygen to leak into the wine, helping with the aging process. Recent innovations, however, have produced twist-off tops that allow some oxygen in while protecting the wine from harmful oxidation. Today, even super-premium wines are using screwtops, such as the vibrant Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc from California’s Napa Valley.
Myth: Thicker bottles mean better quality.
Fact: Bottles that are larger or thicker have no impact on a wine’s quality. It may be more expensive, however, because the winery has made a substantial investment in the packaging, but the thicker bottle does not equal exceptional wine. Some also believe that the bottle’s punt (the dimple at the bottom of the bottle) is a sign of the wine’s quality. Once again, the punt is just part of the bottle design and has nothing to do with the wine inside.
Myth: Sweet wines are only for beginners.
Fact: Wines that are sweet, fruity, and bubbly taste are not lesser in any way and are enjoyed by casual drinkers and wine connoisseurs alike. Some of the most prized wines in the world are sweet wines. We highly recommend the flavorful 2016 Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Premiere Trie Moelleux dessert wine from Loire, France.
Where can you buy wine? Hundreds of wines from all corners of the world are available at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits on Grand Cayman. Let us help you decide which wine to try and surprise you with the most affordable prices..
