West Dover

Sawmill Bar and Table is exactly what it needs to be: a reliable, California-forward wine list in a charming Vermont setting that won't embarrass you on a date or disappoint a casual wine drinker. Don't come here chasing discovery, but do come here knowing you'll drink well without getting gouged.

The Hermitage Inn is a genuine rager hiding in the Green Mountains — a deep, classically curated list with serious French and Italian bones, a knowledgeable sommelier, and the kind of intimate dining room that makes a great bottle taste even better. Markups lean steep, as expected for an upscale inn, but the overall wine experience is worth the drive up the mountain.