The Delta Food and Drinks Tour Sacramento

Enjoy a half day in the scenic Delta discovering local favorites and hidden gems including a private tour of a pear cidery, followed by a custom cider tasting and snack, a lunch of house-smoked tri-tip sliders, slaw, ,mac and cheese and maple bacon cornbread pudding and a drink pairing, followed by a custom wine tasting with cheese, jams and chocolate pairings. Vegan and non-alcoholic options available.

The Tour includes:

★ Guided tour discovering hidden gems in The Delta

★ Private cidery tour and tasting with snack

★ Complete lunch and drink pairing along the Delta at historic location

★ Custom wine tasting with cheese, jams and chocolate pairings

★ Scenic and historical drive close to Sacramento and the Bay Area

Detailed Description

Spend a half day discovering the hidden gems of the historic Delta, known as the ‘heart’ of California. The Delta is a network of intricate waterways, canals and sloughs, charming small towns steeped in lore, 50 plus islands, national historic landmarks, nature preserves and agricultural abundance tucked away just a stone’s throw from the Bay Area and Sacramento. The area is home to legacy towns that were established along the Sacramento River along with the steamboat trade. The famous ‘Delta breeze’ cools the land in the evening on even the hottest days, and its rich soil make it the perfect home to farms and wineries. The Delta is rich and mysterious, a labyrinth of draw bridges, legendary watering holes and even a haunted mansion. Our Taste of the Delta Tour will introduce you to a few local gems that represent the history of pear farming, wine making and the bounty of this region.

The day begins with a behind the scenes tour of family owned Hemly Cider in Courtland, hidden away among pear orchards and fields of corn. Hemly’s outdoor, picturesque tasting room is built from an old airplane hangar. After a guided tasting of their seasonal ciders and a snack, we move on with a pint and a tour of the cidery to learn how this popular beverage is made. Next up, a short, scenic drive up the road to historic Husicks Taphouse for a lunch of house-smoked tri-tip sliders (veg/vegan options available), slaw and their famous maple bacon cornbread pudding accompanied by a drink pairing of local cider, beer or wine. We then head to another hidden treasure, family owned Silt Winery in Clarksburg. There we will learn about the terroir of The Delta wine region and enjoy a private guided wine tasting with pairings of cheeses, jams and chocolate, in their converted barn turned tasting room.