Central California

Fresno & Madera

A curated guide to the heart of the San Joaquin Valley

19 featured wineries · 8-page PDF guide

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The valley's sweet side

In the heart of California's farmland, Fresno and Madera counties are surrounded by vineyards, orchards and fields. Small family wineries welcome visitors along the Madera Wine Trail and in the foothills to the east.

The Madera area has a long tradition of dessert and fortified wines alongside table wines, while the higher Squaw Valley–Miramonte appellation in the Sierra foothills offers cooler nights. The region is also a gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.

At a glance

Signature wines: Dessert and fortified wines, plus warm-climate reds and whites
Getting there: Highway 99 through the San Joaquin Valley; Fresno Yosemite International Airport
When to go: Spring and autumn; summers are very hot
Plan ahead: Most wineries are small, family-run and keep limited hours

The 19 featured wineries

Cru Wine CompanyMadera
Delilah RidgeSquaw Valley
Engelmann CellarsFresno
Ficklin VineyardsMadera
Kings River WinerySanger
Moravia WinesFresno
Quady WineryMadera
Ramos Torres WineryKingsburg
Solitary CellarsFriant
Toca Madera WineryMadera
Westbrook Wine FarmOneals
Cedar View WinerySanger
Dorval Estate WineryFriant
E. & J. Gallo WineryFresno
Golden Valley Grape Juice and WineMadera
Idle Hour WineryOakhurst
Lesterland WineryFresno
Riffelhof VineyardsMiramonte
San Joaquin Wine CompanyMadera

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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