Easton

Kabinett is a genuine wild card — a glam little wine bar in a mid-size Pennsylvania city doing serious Austrian and German wine work that would hold its own in any major market. Send your friends, especially the ones who think they don't like Riesling.

Bas Rouge is a legitimate destination wine list disguised as a neighborhood bistro — the Burgundy and Austria depth alone justify the drive from anywhere in the mid-Atlantic. Yes, some trophy bottles are priced for the occasion, but with a knowledgeable sommelier on the floor and a cellar this serious, you're in very good hands.