Hosting a dinner party with the best food and wine pairings comes easy with the guidance of the staff and the quality of the wine inventory at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits on Grand Cayman.
Let’s discover how the perfect wine choice can make your chosen dining courses shine even more.
Match an Excellent Dish to the Perfect Wine
Welcoming guests to enjoy a meal ought to be fun. Unfortunately, in your efforts to please, you can become overwhelmed by the decisions that you have to make. Allow the team at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits to help with suggestions as you draft your menu.
Choices for Appetizers
Charcuterie Board + Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
A charcuterie board can be customized to foreshadow the remainder of the meal while whetting the appetite of guests. From cured meat and cheeses to fruit, nuts and seeds, crackers, and condiments, a light spread will set the table for what’s to come.
Salad + Hugel Riesling
A crisp, refreshing dry Riesling pairs deliciously with a tangy salad dressing. It also sets up your entrees well when they feature strong flavors or sauces.
Choices for Entrees
Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Rabbit, Lamb, or Duck + Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
A light, acidic Pinot Noir is ideal for cutting through the fat of a roasted protein. Season the meat well for a flavorful and rich plate.
Crab Legs, Chicken Alfredo, or Grilled Shrimp + Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay
The full body of the wine will complement the buttery flavor of these cream dishes while the fruity notes add a nice zestiness to the meal.
Curry + Taittinger Prestige Rosé
The creamy spiciness of a nice Indian curry welcomes the fruity sweetness of a sparkling rosé. You can’t go wrong with this pairing.
Choices for Desserts
Lava Cake + Graham’s Six Grapes Port Wine
Match a passion for chocolate with a decadent, rich dish paired with a parallel drink. The full bodied sweetness of this wine will elevate the dessert even more.
Tiramisu + Bollinger Special Cuvee
Concluding a meal with champagne will end any evening on a high note. Whether you pair a traditional tiramisu with champagne or feature this unique Champagne Tiramisu as the swan song of your night’s menu, it will provide the perfect sendoff for your guests’ palate.
Champagne Tiramisu
Prep Time: 20 min; Total Time: 20 min
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups Bollinger Special Cuvee
- 20 Ladyfingers
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 TBSP granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Spread the Ladyfingers in a baking pan and pour the Bollinger’s on them and let the champagne soak into the cookies.
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the egg yolks, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand or stand mixer until the texture fluffs.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and mix thoroughly on high.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream and granulated sugar and whisk until you get stiff peaks of whipping cream.
- Fold in the whipping cream to the mascarpone mixture, a bit at a time.
- Compose the tiramisu by layering first a champagne-soaked Ladyfinger, followed by a cream layer, until your serving cup holds a total of four layers.
- Dust with a light spread of cocoa powder.
With these food and wine pairings, you’ll have the best potential for a successful dinner party. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits stands ready to help, providing free delivery for all online orders as well as seven conveniently located retail stores throughout Grand Cayman.
