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Inland Valleys
Madera County
Madera, the Spanish word for lumber, was this county’s first industry. But it was gold that put Madera on the map. Mining started here in 1849 and continued well into the 1900s. Today, the county’s fertile farmlands are its most precious resource, producing almonds, figs, cotton, tomatoes and yes, wine.
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Growing grapes since the late 1800's
One of theoldest designated AVAs in California
Known forDessert and Port-style wines
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