While Music City may be known for its honky tonks and breweries, Nashville is also home to a community of wine lovers. Following are their favorite spots to gather, taste, and discuss the different wines around the city.
While Music City may be known for its honky tonks and breweries, Nashville is also home to a community of wine lovers. Following are their favorite spots to gather, taste, and discuss the different wines around the city.
Husk is the ideal blend of French bistro and classic southern food. Executive chef Ben Norton handcrafts the menu daily with one rule: if it is not from the south, it does not go on the plate. This rule is not so much in place to rediscover southern recipes; instead, the goal is staying true to local foods and seeing southern food reach its full potential. The menu changes based on availability but is always full of quality dishes. The wine list is selected according to terroir and soil type, and Husk purchases wines from small, family-style producers that share the goal of sustainable, clean sourcing for all of their products.
This cozy spot focuses on a rustic environment, seasonal Italian dishes, and a selection of handpicked wines. The space has high ceilings with various flowers and vines hanging from the rafters and exposed brick walls, and the main room is white with pine shelving, seats, and tables. The menu changes with the seasons but contains scrumptious Italian seafood, locally grown veggies, and various thin-crust pizzas. The wine list is not the largest, but that is because the sommelier has chosen the best of the best.
Husk is the ideal blend of French bistro and classic southern food. Executive chef Ben Norton handcrafts the menu daily with one rule: if it is not from the south, it does not go on the plate. This rule is not so much in place to rediscover southern recipes; instead, the goal is staying true to local foods and seeing southern food reach its full potential. The menu changes based on availability but is always full of quality dishes. The wine list is selected according to terroir and soil type, and Husk purchases wines from small, family-style producers that share the goal of sustainable, clean sourcing for all of their products.
This cozy spot focuses on a rustic environment, seasonal Italian dishes, and a selection of handpicked wines. The space has high ceilings with various flowers and vines hanging from the rafters and exposed brick walls, and the main room is white with pine shelving, seats, and tables. The menu changes with the seasons but contains scrumptious Italian seafood, locally grown veggies, and various thin-crust pizzas. The wine list is not the largest, but that is because the sommelier has chosen the best of the best.
Located inside the Historic Belle Meade Site, this winery takes the art of service to the next level. Belle Meade prides itself on their southern hospitality, paired with a flavor wine menu. Belle Meade is great for a casual dinner stop but can also be a whole-day experience. They offer wine tastings, live music on the weekends, and 32 acres of historic property to explore, complete with a fudge and ice cream store. Charcuterie items are offered for food inside the winery. However, it is a short walk to the Belle Meade meat & three, which is open from 11 A.M. - 3 P.M., 7 days a week.
While it may not be a traditional wine pub, this event is a must for all wine aficionados in the area. With 400+ wines from around the world and appetizers from the best chefs in Nashville, this event draws in a crowd every year. They also offer craft beer and spirit tastings. The event is summed up in one slogan, "Connecting through cohabitation and shared experience," This festival is a great place to meet fellow wine enthusiasts, try the best food the city offers, and shop wines and wine-related tools from local retailers.
Bastion is an intimate space inside a modern warehouse full of restored decor and twinkling lights. With only 24 seats, the chef's counter is front and center. They strive to make every experience unique and memorable. To make reservations, patrons have to make bookings five weeks in advance. They offer unique cocktails and a delectable wine lineup. The menu evolves but always involves locally sourced food with utmost attention to detail.
Henrietta Red is a hip, comfortable restaurant located in east Germantown. Most dishes are cooked in a wood-burning oven, and the food is focused on locally grown produce that is sourced sustainably. The restaurant also offers oysters as a primary piece of its menu and a selection of natural wines. The raw bar is complete with oysters selected from around the world. While the menu changes daily, handcrafted cocktails, wines, and oysters are available year-round.
This little restaurant is many locals' go-to for creative, French-inspired dishes. The building is a retired meat market that has been remodeled with exposed wood, flowers, and the beautiful aromas of food. Like most wineries, the menu changes daily, but whatever it is, award-winning chef Jason Laiacona ensures it will be delightful. On request, any dish will be paired with a selection from their extensive wine menu.
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