Pairing wine with the food you plan to serve can seem like an arcane art, but by following a few simple rules, you can learn how to select a great wine for any meal. Rabun ABC Package Store, the premier specialty beer and wine store in Clayton, GA, offers the tips below to help you choose a wine to complement your main course. Winner of the Clayton Tribune's 2015 Reader’s Choice Award and featuring the largest wine selection in northern Georgia, Rabun ABC Package Store is your one-stop shop for wine and spirits.

When pairing a wine with your meal, remember the following tips:

• Light Wines Go With Light Foods: Choose a light wine to complement a light meal, and a delicate wine to complement food with delicate flavors. For instance, choose a crisp, fresh wine like a chilled Sauvignon Blanc to serve with filet of sole, white cheeses, or sushi.            
• Heavy Wines Go With Heavy Foods: On the other hand, choose a heavier wine with a larger flavor to go with richer foods. For instance, a Zinfandel pairs well with any big, hearty meal, including barbecued ribs, leg of lamb, and other meat dishes.
• Pair Your Favorite Wine With Anything: Don't worry about the perfect match if you have a wine you really like. Pair it with any food and enjoy! That's the most important thing.
• Plan A Meal Around A Special Wine: If you have been saving a particular bottle of wine for a special occasion, plan a meal around it. A quick look at an online pairing list can give you several menu ideas to make the most of your special bottle of wine.  
• Experiment: Get together with friends and have a taste test. Buy two or more different bottles—ask for suggestions at your wine store—and taste each before, during, and after a bite of food. Discuss what you like about each. Practice will help you improve your wine selection skills.

Rabun ABC Package Store, the leading specialty beer and wine store in Clayton, GA, has the largest wine selection in the area, with a huge variety of favorite local, domestic, and import brands always in stock. They also carry rare and hard-to-find wines, beers, and liquors sure to please your palate. Visit them online to learn more, or call (706) 782-6937 to speak to a representative about the store's selection of wine and spirits.