South River RoadClarksburg & the Delta wine country

Road note: The Freeport Bridge is closed on weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM through November 30, 2026. Source: Bogle Family Vineyards visit page.

Road note: Old Sugar Mill tasting rooms are closed Monday to Friday through November 24 because of the bridge closure. Weekends are open as usual. Source: Rendez-Vous Winery visit page.

Yolo County levee road · Sacramento River Delta

South River Road

A two-lane levee road on the west bank of the Sacramento River, running south from West Sacramento through orchards and vineyards to the river town of Clarksburg. Come for Chenin Blanc and Petite Sirah, stay for a burger on the levee and a slow drive home at sunset.

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Map of South River Road along the Sacramento River, from West Sacramento south to Ryde, with numbered stops SACRAMENTO RIVER WEST SACRAMENTOFREEPORTCLARKSBURGHOODCOURTLANDWALNUT GROVERYDE N 1Sherwood Harbor2Freeport Wine Country Inn3Miner's Leap Winery4Scribner Bend Vineyards5Old Sugar Mill6Clarksburg Marina7Husick's by Forester8Holland Market9Julietta Winery10Heringer Estates11Bogle Family Vineyards12Ryde Hotel
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Real river and road shapes; the Clarksburg stretch is drawn larger so the stops fit. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Places along the way

12 stops you can walk into, numbered north to south. Tap a number on the map to jump to it, or a name for days, directions and a link.

  1. Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park

    On the waterOn South River Road

    A big riverside marina at the north end of the road, with boat slips, fuel, RV and tent sites, and a small store.

  2. Freeport Wine Country Inn

    Place to stayAcross the river

    A small ten-room country inn in Freeport with a bistro that pours local wines. The closest beds to the Clarksburg tasting rooms.

  3. Miner's Leap Winery

    WineryOn South River Road

    A family estate on the levee with an old barn, weekend tastings and a summer evening concert series.

    Open Sat and Sun, noon to 5. Groups of 10 or more reserve ahead.

  4. Scribner Bend Vineyards

    WineryAcross the river

    A family vineyard on the east levee, on land farmed since the 1890s, with a tasting room in an old barn by the river.

    Open Fri to Sun, 11 to 4:30

  5. Old Sugar Mill

    WineryJust off South River Road

    A 1930s brick sugar refinery that now holds about ten small tasting rooms under one roof, with lawns for picnics.

    Open Building open daily, 11 to 5. Each tasting room sets its own days.

    Tasting rooms here Elevation Ten Carvalho Family Winery Rendez-Vous Winery Bump City Wine Co. Kirchhoff Family Wines Todd Taylor Wines Bonitata Boutique Wine

  6. Clarksburg Marina

    On the waterOn South River Road

    A small river marina in the middle of town, with moorings and a boat launch. A coffee truck, a burger trailer and a tasting cruise all work from here.

    Also here South River Grind Dinky Diner Sacramento River Cruise

  7. Husick's by Forester

    Food & coffeeOn South River Road

    A bistro and pizza kitchen in a century-old former hardware store, with a deck, local wine and beer on tap.

    Open Tue to Sun, 11 to 9

  8. Holland Market

    MarketJust off South River Road

    Clarksburg's country store, for sandwiches, local produce, eggs, honey and a bottle for the picnic.

    Open Open daily. Hours vary, so check before you go.

    Also here Tacos Doña Misa

  9. Julietta Winery

    WineryJust off South River Road

    A family winery west of town that serves food with its wines and welcomes dogs.

    Open Daily, noon to 6

  10. Heringer Estates

    WineryJust off South River Road

    A family that has farmed here since 1868, pouring Tempranillo, Petite Sirah and Tannat in a barn on the estate. Dogs welcome.

    Open Mon to Fri 11 to 5, Sat and Sun 10 to 5. Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended.

  11. Bogle Family Vineyards

    WineryJust off South River Road

    The region's best-known family winery, planting vines here since 1968, with a deck and picnic spots among the vines. No pets.

    Open Grounds and shop daily 10 to 5, tastings 11 to 5. Walk in Mon to Wed; reserve Thu to Sun.

  12. Ryde Hotel

    Place to stayOn South River Road

    A 1920s Art Deco hotel on the river with a dock, a garden and Sunday brunch. Worth the drive south through the Delta.

    Open Sunday brunch 10 to 3. Call to confirm rooms.

A Saturday on the levee

Plan a day

One easy loop. Most tasting rooms keep weekend hours, so this works best Friday to Sunday.

  1. Morning

    South River Grind

    Coffee and a breakfast sandwich by the water before the tasting rooms open.

  2. Late morning

    Old Sugar Mill

    Park once and walk between the small tasting rooms in the old brick mill.

  3. Lunch

    Husick's by Forester

    Pizza or a sandwich on the deck, with a local beer or a glass of Chenin.

  4. Afternoon

    Bogle Family Vineyards

    A last tasting among the vines. Book ahead for weekends.

Good to know

Also on the road

These don't keep regular public hours, so they're listed for reference. Check with them before you go.