Make meal planning simple with the following red wine food pairing recommendations and Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits inventory. We’re the premier provider of beer, wine, and liquor in Grand Cayman, and the fullness of our inventory, the fairness of our prices, and the expertise of our staff reflect our high standards.
The diversity of the red wine inventory at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits promotes the perfect pairing for practically any meal. The right choice of wine can take any meal far beyond the ordinary.
Applying Tasting Characteristics to Food Pairings
Foods come down to several factors when defining taste: fat content, salt content, sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, and acidity. Wines share a few of these factors, including acidity, bitterness, and sweetness.
When meal planning, the food needs to be less acidic than the wine—a highly acidic wine pairs perfectly with fatty, salty, and sour foods.
The wine paired with your meal should also be sweeter than the food. A sweet wine can balance a salty dish, and a dry wine should never be paired with a dessert. Choosing a sweet wine for a spicy dish is also intelligent since the wine and food will balance one another. When you pair a red wine with spicy foods, ensure it’s light-bodied with a lower alcohol content.
The tannins typical of red wines come from the skins of the grapes, and they have a bitter flavor. To pair a tannin-driven wine with food, choose a dish that is high in fat and flavor-rich. Cheese, duck, and beef will go with a wine heavy in tannins. Heavy, rich foods are also more suited to dry wines.
The sauce served with the meal may also influence the wine choice. The thickness and aromatics of the sauce should parallel that of the wine.
Balancing the body of the wine and the food is also essential. Lighter wines go with lighter fare; heavier, full-bodied wines balance richer, heavier foods.
Choosing Wines According to Region
A shared home region for food and wine is also a secret to pairing the two. No magic is necessary for this plan – an Italian red for an Italian dish, a French red for a heavily sauced French dish, and so forth.
Foods to Avoid with Wine:
- Artichokes
- Chili
- Mint
- Brussel sprouts
- Garlic
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Eggs
Suggested Pairings:
- Mushroom Risotto with Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
- Duck or Roast Chicken with Flowers Sea View Ridge Pinot Noir
- Italian pasta, lasagna, meatballs, and ravioli with red sauce with Gaja Promis Ca Marcanda
- Steak with Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon
- Lean Meat, Barbecue, or Burgers with Portillo Malbec
- Spicy Dishes with Rickety Bridge Shiraz
- Vegetarian Cuisine or Lean Meat Dishes with Drouhin Beaujolais
- Red Meat with Torres Coronas
With eight conveniently positioned store locations and an online store, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits welcomes shoppers for their wine, beer, and spirit needs. Online orders receive free delivery the same day when placed before 2:00 in the afternoon.
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