If you’re planning a grand meal on Grand Cayman and need to know what wine goes well with chicken, read on. You might be surprised to find that the answer depends on how the chicken is prepared. Every wine choice comes down to balance. Fortunately, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers expert guidance, online ordering, six locations, and free delivery!
The incredible assortment of brand name and select beers, wines, and liquors available from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, along with free delivery, make sure that everyone can enjoy his or her drink of choice. It also means that every meal can find its perfect accompaniment in a glass.
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You Can’t Go Wrong with a Chardonnay
Chicken dishes work perfectly with a Chardonnay. The best option should be in balance with the meal with a complementary body and flavor.
A light chicken dish like chicken piccata, grilled lemon chicken, or honey dijon chicken and vegetables calls for a lighter Chardonnay. We suggest an Oxford Landing Chardonnay with its fresh peach, wild honey, and lemon aromatics to uplift the flavors of the meal.
A heavier dish will require a richer oaked Chardonnay to balance the meal. Roasted chicken with hearty sauces and sides deserve the perfect wine pairing. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers an array of options that can fit within any budget. From a 2017 Indigo Eyes Chardonnay on the budget end or a Lewis Sonoma Chardonnay on the other, the oaky Chardonnays at Jacque Scott Wines & Spirits will highlight the depths of your chicken dish.
Alternatives to Chardonnay
Chardonnay isn’t the only option for complementing chicken dishes. A pinot gris like the J Vineyards Pinot Gris available here provide a full fruit flavor to bring out the flavors in chicken-centered meals like Chicken L’Orange as well as Asian-style Orange Chicken.
The crisp, light flavor of pinot grigio pairs well with fresh, light chicken dishes including cold chicken salad, chicken Frances with lemon sauce, and parmesan crusted roasted chicken.
Spicier chicken dishes welcome slightly sweet white wine like Riesling or a Moscato. Prum Essence Riesling or Cavit Moscato from our menu are both excellent options.
Buck Tradition by Pairing Chicken with a Red Wine
The time-honored rule of pairing chicken with white wines is made to be broken. A chicken dish prepared with a creamy mushroom wine sauce calls for a pinot noir with a light body to balance the elegance of the meal. A hearty meal benefits from a fuller body and more tannins that only a red wine can offer.
In the end, the best rule of thumb when choosing wine to go with chicken-centered meals is to balance the weight of the dish with the wine.
Convenient Beverage Shopping
Choose Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for your beverage needs while in the Cayman Islands. Order by phone at (345) 949-0277, or you can order online. To have your order delivered for free the same day, place your order by 2pm, and remember that both our stores and delivery are unavailable on Sundays. We also only deliver on Grand Cayman. Customers can also stop in at any of our locations to browse our inventory and shop in person.
When planning the perfect meal, ask the professionals at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits what wine goes well with chicken. Our experts are here to help make your meal better.
