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.
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.
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.
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Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park
A big riverside marina at the north end of the road, with boat slips, fuel, RV and tent sites, and a small store.
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Freeport Wine Country Inn
A small ten-room country inn in Freeport with a bistro that pours local wines. The closest beds to the Clarksburg tasting rooms.
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Miner's Leap Winery
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.
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Scribner Bend Vineyards
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
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Old Sugar Mill
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
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Clarksburg Marina
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
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Husick's by Forester
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
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Holland Market
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
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Julietta Winery
A family winery west of town that serves food with its wines and welcomes dogs.
Open Daily, noon to 6
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Heringer Estates
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.
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Bogle Family Vineyards
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.
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Ryde Hotel
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.
Plan a day
One easy loop. Most tasting rooms keep weekend hours, so this works best Friday to Sunday.
- Morning
South River Grind
Coffee and a breakfast sandwich by the water before the tasting rooms open.
- Late morning
Old Sugar Mill
Park once and walk between the small tasting rooms in the old brick mill.
- Lunch
Husick's by Forester
Pizza or a sandwich on the deck, with a local beer or a glass of Chenin.
- Afternoon
Bogle Family Vineyards
A last tasting among the vines. Book ahead for weekends.
Also on the road
These don't keep regular public hours, so they're listed for reference. Check with them before you go.
- Draconis By appointment
- Country Roads Wine Cellars No public hours posted
- Vino De Oro No public hours posted