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Many people, when they think of Central Texas, don't think of vineyards and wineries. But we have quite a few award-winning ones in the area (there's even a vineyard half a mile up the road from me between Jarrell and Salado), so it's possible to Shop Local for wine, as well as other things. I thought I'd prepare a list of wineries - some you can visit and pick up wine for gifts or yourself, others you can find in local stores.
Driftwood Estate Vineyard & Winery south of Austin
Salt Lick Cellars, likewise in Driftwood
Duchman Family Wines, Driftwood
(Are you seeing a pattern here?)
Spicewood Vineyards, Spicewood
The Vineyard at Florence, north of Austin between Florence and Jarrell
Rising Star Vineyards, Rising Star and Salado
Perissos Vineyard and Winery, Burnet
Stone House Vineyard (on Lake Travis)
This is just a start. You can find more Texas vineyards and wineries at Texas Wine - Toast a Rising Star.
Or, can't make up your mind? Give a wine tour!
