In the Cayman Islands, South African wine can be a valuable addition to your experience, and Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the place to buy these bottles. Our selection of wines from around the world will be sure to please, as will the convenient online purchasing paired with free delivery.
Known throughout the Caribbean as the foremost retail and wholesale provider of beers, wines, and liquors, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers the right prices on select and popular beverages, mixers, waters, and more.
Stop in at one of our seven brick-and-mortar locations, or shop online to access a wide-ranging inventory of quality wines, top-shelf liquor, and popular or hand-crafted beer. You’ll find us throughout Grand Cayman, making hosting, relaxing, and sipping easy. A Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits location can be found in Edgewater Way, Frank Sound, Savannah, George Town, Seven Mile Beach, West Bay, and East End.
Plan ahead for Sunday drinking in the Caymans. We close all of our stores and delivery options on the first day of every week.
Introducing the Hidden Gems of South African Wines
South Africa is considered part of the New World in terms of winemaking even though grapes were introduced to the region in 1655. The resulting wines balance the best of Old and New World wines.
The South African climate is warm and produces extremely ripe grapes for full bodied, full flavored, and high alcohol wines, especially those produced in the Western Cape. This area has optimal soil and climate for grape production.
Understanding the Label of South African Wines
South African wines are usually made in the Western Cape in the southwest of the country and are labeled according to the specific geographic areas.
In South Africa, the Wines of Origin system regulates the labeling of wines. When the label has a Wine of Origin label, you know the vintage, variety, and region. Without this label, vintners aren’t allowed to post this information.
South African Sauvignon Blanc
Refreshing and crisp, a South African Sauvignon Blanc offers a balance of intensity with notes of fresh grass, white flowers, and minerals. Pair these bottles with light fare or chicken or fish with a cream sauce. We suggest trying Rickety Bridge or Rising River Sauvignon Blanc.
South African Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc grapes were called “Steen” for hundreds of years in South Africa until the 1960s. South African Chenin Blanc wines are generally on the moderate to extremely dry side.
South African Pinotage
South African Pinotage wines offer notes of dark fruit, herbs, and smokiness. Decanter these wines to experience the depths of flavors and pair well with grilled proteins. We suggest Rickety Bridge, Kanonkop, Southern Right, Rising River, and Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage.
South African Shiraz/Syrah
A combination of dark fruit and earthy flavors, a South African Syrah is a great option, with flavors depending on the region where the grapes were grown. The Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2014 offers notes of blackberries, pepper, and chocolate, and it pairs well with venison, beef, lamb, and poultry.
South African Chardonnay
A few areas of South Africa offer the right mix of soil, temperature, and sun to produce these wine grapes. Rickety Bridge Chardonnay, for instance, offers a layered flavor profile of citrus, tropical fruit, honey, caramel, spice, and minerality.
Red or white, sweet or dry, buy South African wine in the Cayman Islands from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
