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The History of Wine Country in the Sierra Foothills and the Delta by: Benjamin Bicais It is impossible to study the history of wine country in the Sierra Foothills and the Delta without knowledge of the broader economic forces that have shaped the region since the mid-nineteenth century. Years Before the Gold Rush Until the Gold Rush, Stockton and Sacramento were natural deep water ports. The subsequent mining during the Gold Rush filled the riverbeds with debris. These cities are still deep water ports, but only because a path through the Delta is dredged. The early economy revolved around the transport of goods to and from these regional centers. However, the population was relatively small and did not support a significant wine industry. The Independent Miner: Impact on Wine Country On January '24
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