Knoxville

J.C. Holdway is the kind of restaurant that makes you reconsider what you expect from Knoxville — the food is serious, Andrew Woodland's California-focused list backs it up, and the whole thing feels like a grown-up dinner out. Send a friend here for wine without hesitation.

Brazeiros isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's trying hard enough — the producers are real, the pricing is fair, and the list is honestly built for the food on the table. If you're in Knoxville and want a serious red with serious meat, this works.