Whether you plan to dine out or cook at home, the knowledgeable staff at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits can direct you to red wine that goes best with steak and other beef dishes.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in Grand Cayman. Whether you live here or are just visiting, place an order for the wine(s) of your choice from our online store, and we’ll deliver FREE of charge, directly to your home, office, yacht, villa or hotel room between Monday and Saturday.
We will be delighted to help you discover delicious wines from Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Portugal and South Africa, as well as the finest French, Italian and American wines and champagnes.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of red wines. It’s a full-bodied red that is primarily known for its blackberry, currants, and dark cherry flavors that can stand up to most any steak, including those prepared with smoke, marinades or pepper. The high alcohol levels and tannins cut through the fat, making the steak more flavorful and the wine smoother and less bitter.
- Tip: Pick up a bottle of the award-winning Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s Napa Valley, which features blackberry fruit, a soft oaky backbone, and big tannins.
Malbec
Malbec is another delicious red wine and is one of France’s most heavily produced and popular wines. It is also cultivated and produced in large quantities in Argentina. Malbec features a rich, full bodied taste with berry-like fruit flavors.
- Tip: Look for a bottle of Kaiken Reserva Malbec, the iconic wine grape of Argentina. This one is a full-bodied red filled with cherry, blackberry fruit that pairs well with fillet steak, port sirloin and braised lamb.
Merlot
Many people consider Merlot to be the Chardonnay of red wines. It is easy to drink and the second most popular type of red wine behind Cabernet Sauvignon. A dry, full-bodied wine with flavors of watermelon, strawberry, cherry and plum, it also features soft notes of vanilla, mocha, and cloves. It pairs well with any type of food, including steak and other meats.
- Tip: Try the 2017 Gold Medal winner of the TEXSOM International Wine Awards, Ferrari-Carano Merlot from Sonoma County, California.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel may be the world’s most versatile wine grape, creating everything from blush wine (White Zinfandel), to rich, heavy reds. Although the grape originated in Croatia centuries ago, the best ripe, sweet black cherry flavored versions come from California. Zinfandel has high acidity and moderate tannins. It’s a great match for steaks that have good amounts of fat, such as rib eyes, T-bones and Porterhouse steaks.
- Tip: Try the excellent Frog’s Leap Zinfandel from California’s Napa Valley which features winter spices, with notes of soft plums, mocha chocolate, cedar and smoke.
When you are looking for which red wine goes best with steak, you’ll enjoy a wide range of options from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits on Grand Cayman with advice from our team of wine experts.
