Bastion

We're working with minimal intel here, so take this with a grain of salt. Based on Nashville's dining scene and Bastion's modern American positioning, we're guessing at a mid-sized list that plays it reasonably safe. No sommelier on staff suggests a more casual approach to wine, which could mean either approachable prices or committee-selected mediocrity.

Without seeing the actual list, we're betting on a solid range of domestic options with some Old World classics sprinkled in. Think Oregon Pinot, California Cab, maybe some Châteauneuf or Rioja for the adventurous. The lack of a dedicated wine professional probably means they're relying on distributor relationships, which can go either way—sometimes you get a buyer with good instincts, sometimes you get whatever the rep is pushing. We'd expect 30-50 bottles, leaning domestic, with markup that reflects Nashville's dining boom pricing rather than actual value.

By-the-glass programs without a somm tend to stick to safe plays. We're guessing 6-8 pours, probably including a Prosecco, a Sancerre or NZ Sauv Blanc, an Oregon Pinot, and a Napa Cab. Rotation likely happens when bottles run out rather than on any strategic schedule. Pours are probably in the $12-16 range, which is Nashville standard but rarely exciting.