Central California
Stockton & South San Joaquin
A curated guide to Delta & valley wineries
11 featured wineries · 6-page PDF guide
Download the free PDF guideDelta waterways, valley vineyards
Around Stockton, Ripon, Escalon and Tracy, the San Joaquin Valley meets the waterways of the Delta. Small wineries are scattered among farms and orchards, offering a friendly, uncrowded tasting experience.
Near Tracy, the Tracy Hills appellation rises toward the coastal hills, while the well-known Lodi wine region is just to the north.
At a glance
- Signature wines
- A range of warm-climate varieties
- Getting there
- Interstate 5 and Highway 99 through San Joaquin County
- When to go
- Spring and autumn; summers are hot
- Plan ahead
- Wineries are small and keep limited hours
The 11 featured wineries
- Clark FerreaEscalon
- Lucca WineryRipon
- Sorelle WineryStockton
- Delicato Family WinesManteca
- Delicato WineryManteca
- Dutchman VineyardRipon
- Franzia WineryRipon
- McManis Family VineyardsRipon
- Scotto Family CellarsStockton
- The Wine GroupRipon
- The Wine GroupStockton
Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.
Data: California ABC & TTB public records
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