1) Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 ($69.99)
Available at Wine Shoppe At Green Hills, 2109 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-297-5220
A big, bold Napa Valley cabernet, the Double Diamond is full of dark cherries and toasty notes both on the nose and the palate. This is the bottle to seek out if you’re grilling a pork loin or a few juicy rib eyes this season.
2) Copain Tous Ensemble Pinot Noir, 2016 ($28)
Available at Whole Foods, 4021 Hillsboro Pk., 615-440-5100
A silky Anderson Valley pinot is light and aromatic with hints of orange peels and cherries on the palate. Pair this with a rosemary-stuffed roast chicken or hold onto it for the Thanksgiving turkey.
3) Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir, 2017 ($28)
Available at area Kroger locations
Mondavi’s reputation as a cab expert shouldn’t deter you from trying his 100-percent Pinot Noir, sourced from the Carneros region. It’s a layered, complex vintage with dark cherries up front but a dusty, pepper-y finish on the palate. Consider this your go-to for smoked chicken or pork.