Sourcing grapes from two local vineyards of theirs as well as various providers, this quality producer has a wide range on offer. It's worth paying the redeemable $15 to try the premium wines, which include a spicy Shiraz-Touriga Nacional blend.


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1. Glandore Estate

0.28 MILES

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8. Tulloch Wines

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