If you’re planning a meal on Grand Cayman and prefer Cabernet Sauvignon, choose food dishes that will enhance the full, fruity flavors of the wine. Start by making your purchases from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
The leading retailer and wholesaler of wine, beer, and liquor on Grand Cayman, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits stands ready to fulfill your order for all things bar related. We do so with expertise, experience, and a full inventory with popular and unique options.
When you make a purchase from the Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits online store, your wines and other purchases will arrive the same day if you make your order by 2:00 in the afternoon, and the next day that we’re open if you place the order after that time. Remember, that we close on Sundays, so plan ahead. We offer free delivery for online orders, but if you can’t wait, you can pick them up from the store where they’re processed, the one on Shedden Road in George Town.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Locations:
- Jacques Scott Harbour Walk, Edgewater Way, +1 (345) 946-8045
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Frank Sound, +1 (345) 949-5397
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, West Bay, +1 (345) 946-8259
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, East End, +1 (345) 946-5686
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Cellar Retail, Seven Mile Beach, +1 (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Fine Wine Retail Store, George Town, +1 (345) 949-0277
- Countryside Shopping Centre, Savannah, +1 (345) 947-1536
The Primer on Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are one of the most popular and distinguishable red wine grapes in the world. They’re grown all over the world – from the Napa Valley to Bordeaux, France, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and more. The wines made from these grapes are as delicious as they are diverse.
Full-bodied, with high tannin levels and high acidity, Cabernet Sauvignon ages well. Oak barrel fermentation softens the wine and gives it balance. Common flavors for Cabs include black fruits, green bell pepper, cedar, mint, vanilla, spices, and tobacco.
The timing of grape harvesting is critical for winemakers. If the wines aren’t at the peak of ripeness, the result will be more vegetable flavored than fruity, and if allowed to become over-ripe, the wine will taste more like sweet jam than a solid wine.
Timing of wine aging matters as well. The longer you age a Cabernet Sauvignon, the stronger the notes of tobacco will be, but the wine is good either way.
Tips for Pairing Food with Cabernet Sauvignon
Red meat and dense protein like lamb and tuna are all ideal for serving with Cabernet Sauvignon. Rice and pasta dishes aren’t great with this wine because the tannins won’t be lessened by the starches. Instead, the protein needs to have fat and richness to balance the tannins.
When serving Cabernet Sauvignon, make sure that you decant at least an hour before the meal. Exposing the wine to oxygen allows the wine to expose its full flavors, and a large glass with the wine served a little cooler than room temperature allows this process to work even more.
When planning your next meal, choose a full flavor meal that goes with the full body and flavor of what Cabernet Sauvignon you choose from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. Allow us to put the Ridge Estate Cabernet up for your consideration!
If you drink wine on a regular basis, you’ll find Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits’ delivery on Grand Cayman extremely convenient. Or visit one of our five stores on Island for more help finding some great wine.
