Look out Napa Valley. From Maine to Virginia, a surprising number of vintners are producing impressive wines worthy of a celebratory toast. Or two.

Once thought to be a region dominated by quaint farm wines, the eastern U.S. now boasts a number of highly coveted wines. Pinot Noirs and Merlots, Rieslings and Gewürztraminers are being bottled all along the Atlantic, so even the most discriminating wine drinker can find something to please the palate.

Here is the only comprehensive, up-to-date directory to nearly 300 wineries across New England and the mid-Atlantic. Wineries in thirteen states are covered: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Invaluable as both a buying and touring guide, East Coast Wineries offers insights into the winemaking world and puts the reviews of the experts at your fingertips. Features include:

• A short history of the winery
• A listing of wines offered by that winery, plus recommended buys
• Reviews by wine experts from major newspapers, magazines, and journals
• Directions and hours of operation
• A listing of annual wine festivals and other special events

Whether youre a wine connoisseur or a beginner, East Coast Wineries is the book to read. Cheers!

Carlo De Vito is a publishing executive and the author of six books, including The Everything Beer Book.