Jilbert Winery, Valley City

Jilbert Winery was farmhouse-chic long before some enterprising catalogue marketer dreamed up the style. That's because the winery takes up residence in an historic post-and-beam barn, raised in 1905. Floor-to-ceiling planks make up the walls, exposed roof beams support strings of lights and paper lanterns, and three fireplaces warm patrons and the ghosts of farmers. The location makes for a rustic counterpart to the refined wines and artisan appetizers, such as the spinach feta handcrafted pretzel or freshly baked petite French bread loaves served with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar blended with Italian spices.

It also acts as the tasting room for Jilbert Winery's slate of wines. Here, folks take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax with a glass of Cardinal Sin, a light, dry red made from the quintessentially American Concord grape. For something a little lighter, the rosé distinguishes itself with Catawba grapes, known for producing fruity wines.