Madera County, in central California, today is home to about a dozen small to mid-size wineries, although it was the original home of E and J Gallo, once the world's largest winery. This is a very warm area, so red grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are dominant, while red and white Rhone varieties such as Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache also perform well in this zone. Some delicate rosés are also produced, while port wines and sherries are also produced from local grapes. The wines are priced reasonably, with a number of the Rhone blends being good values. (Wine/Appellations)