Selecting the right wines to accompany
your wedding day can be a challenge, especially if you want to do something a
little different. And finding a balance between quality and price when it comes
to wine can also be a challenge, especially when dealing with wine from the
more established wine growing regions of the world like France, Italy and
Spain.
Fortunately, New World wines have risen
to prominence over the last couple of years, with high quality offerings from
Argentina, Chile, California and New Zealand coming up to challenge the
dominance of the Old World.
According to Carrie Stein of Premier
Wines and Spirits, New World wines can be the perfect accompaniment to a Cayman
wedding. The company recently started selling directly to the public, and does
next day delivery, which is perfect for location weddings as well.
Well versed in the world of wine, Carrie
believes it is important to know the wines in your portfolio intimately if you
want to be in a position to advise customers on what might best suit their
tastes and needs. Carrie can also help customers put together a wine list based
on their wedding reception menu, taking into account their tastes and budget as
well as the food that will be served. This takes another possible source of
stress away from the couple, and ensures that the wine served will be the
perfect match for the menu.
Rather than going out and snagging big
brands, Carrie says she prefers to play a role as a brand builder, working
closely with wineries that produce an excellent product and helping to build
their notoriety in the marketplace.
One of her favourites is Cono Sur, a
Chilean winery with strong green credentials that has built up a loyal local
following already. With the excellent quality and price conscious options
presented by wines from Chile, New Zealand, California and other alternatives,
a slightly more limited budget does not have to mean skimping on the wine at
the wedding reception. WH
For more information, call 945-3333,
e-mail info@premier.ky or visit
premier.ky