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This appellation is home to more than 10% of California’s vines. Located in the mid-Central Valley, the Madera AVA covers most of Madera County, as well as northern Fresno County. The viticultural area is hot, with little reprieve from the California sun. Late-December frosts cool the vines into much needed dormancy. The region's 38,000 plus acres of vineyards blanket a low-lying, almost flat landscape, with most grapes reaching extreme ripeness levels and destined for jug wine production. However, a few producers make remarkable port and dessert wines with this fruit. Of note are Quady who makes dessert wines from the highly aromatic black and orange Muscats, and Ficklin who specializes in a range of Port style wines from classic Portuguese grapes such as Tinta Cao, Tinta Madeira and Touriga. Madera, one of the oldest growing areas in California, also has an eye on the future, and a number of local producers are now focusing their efforts on premium table wines. – Description Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Madera View all

Muscat

History of the grape: Muscat existed as far back as the Ancient Greeks. It spread throughout the world as empires gre...
Viognier

History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in Franc...
Zinfandel

Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...
Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

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A. Westbrook Cellars

The winery was built in 2003. Our winery development is the result of a coordinated effort with ...
Papagni Wines

D.P. Enterprises, LP has been growing, packing, and shipping grapes since 1920. We have dev...

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Madera on Snooth

October 2010

Matthew Fox Merlot Madera 2005

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Wine review by Paul63
August 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium 2011

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Wine review by wolf359jg
July 2010

Quady Winery White Blend Amador County Vya Extra Dry Vermouth 2007

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You haven't had a proper martini until you've had one made with a proper vermouth. The Quady Dry Vya works well with neutral spirits like Boodles gin or Monopolowa vodka. It's so good, in fact, you could just drink it on the rocks. Read More

Wine review by redatom
June 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium 2008

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Great mixer for some San Pellegrino. Tastes like Sangria. I added some fresh cut strawberries and a squeeze of lemon juice. Great for a hot afternoon. Read More

Wine review by aronowm2
June 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium 2006

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No written review

Wine review by Cabernet Chick
May 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat Madera Red Electra 2007

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This is my favorite win I am a new to wine and I am just not ready for the dryness of some wines. This is a very sweet wonderful flavored wine. Read More

Wine review by warren4ever
April 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat Madera Red Electra 2007

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Glasses heck. I usually drink the whole bottle. ;) So 5 glasses would be my rating. It is the closest wine I have found to the "exclusive" OG red that they mix themselves. I actually like this one just as much and of course, it is much cheaper than going to Olive Garden. I buy a lot of my wine at a shop in Terre Haute Indiana, called 7 and ... Read More

Wine review by ladyjane70
March 2010

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium 2011

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No written review

Wine review by labritannique
February 2010

Essensia Muscat O Quady 2008

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not too viscous for a dessert wine which is a welcome change. I can't help but compare it to Orange Blossom black tea. Pure deliciousness which can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Read More

Wine review by aronowm2
January 2010

Matthew Fox Cabernet Sauvignon Madera 2005

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There was a big display on entrance to Safeway with Matthew Fox for $3.99. I bought three, thinking one might be served with the pizza we just ordered and I'd save for other nights. The wine was so good we wound up drinking all three. Of course it didn't take much arm twisting, as they say-- a very serviceable beverage. Read More

Wine review by MrPrentiss