Discover Clark Ferrea,
a California Winery and Farm Destination

In California’s San Joaquin Valley, Clark Ferrea blends five generations of winemaking with the beauty and bounty of Zinc House Farm — a place for tastings under the arbor, slow afternoons in the piazza, and treasures grown or crafted here.

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Spring 2026 Hours
Winery open for tastings Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Farm Store open for shopping, wine sales, and by the glass or bottle service Thursday to Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Experience the Winery

Clark Ferrea carries forward one of California’s original family wine legacies. From our home at historic Zinc House Farm, we craft wines sourced from distinctive vineyards across the state, each chosen for the character and integrity of its fruit.

The result is a portfolio that honors our legacy while moving it forward, shaped by a family whose roots run deep in California soil and whose eyes stay on the future.

Visitors to the winery can explore current releases, taste limited library selections, and see firsthand how tradition and innovation share a home under one roof.

★★★★★
We tasted, we loved, we committed!

What an amazing experience in the most unexpected locations…. We were immediately greeted by one of the stewards the second we walked up to the door. He greeted us with warmth and great enthusiasm. When we entered we couldn’t help but notice the beautiful architecture of the buildings and the rustic decor. It gave off a great amount of warmth mixed with some extra coziness… They had a great selection of wines and the stewards were all very welcoming and knowledgeable.
We loved our visit here so much that we decided to become members and will definitely be making many more visits ahead!
Julieann M., Modesto

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Wine Tastings in Escalon

Discover our current and library releases in a setting that celebrates California’s winemaking heritage.

Alongside our wines, guests are invited to create their own farm-fresh boards — seasonal produce, cheeses, and breads gathered from the Farm Store and served under the arbor.

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Upcoming Events at the Farm

Join us for seasonal gatherings, weekend activities, and local markets that bring together wine, food, and community. From casual afternoons under the arbor to harvest celebrations and art installations, each event offers a new way to experience life at Zinc House Farm.

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Clark Ferrea Wine Club

Finally, a club is designed for how people truly drink wine — with flexibility, discovery, and a sense of connection. Members choose their shipment frequency and bottle count, can pause anytime, and enjoy first access to limited releases and gatherings at the winery.

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Explore Zinc House Farm

Zinc House Farm is a working landscape where art, agriculture, hospitality, and sustainability converge. What began as a Gold Rush–era waystation has grown into a thriving landscape of orchards, gardens, and open fields that reflect the rhythm of real California farming.

Each season brings something new to life: flowers in bloom, produce at the farm store, gatherings that bring neighbors and visitors together. The work here informs everything we do, from how we care for the land to how we welcome each and every guest.

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Visit the Farm Store

Seasonal produce, flowers, and provisions grown locally. Open throughout the year as the harvest changes.

See what’s in store

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Farming with Purpose

We rely on natural systems — composting, crop rotation, and native plantings — to keep the soil healthy and the farm resilient. Every bed, tree, and insectary contributes to a balanced ecosystem.

Learn more about our organic practices

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Where Art Meets Agriculture

Architecture and art shape the experience here. From the Shawcross sculpture that greets you to the sweeping arbor, we connect the working farm to California’s wider artistic and agricultural heritage.

Explore art and design at the Farm

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Our Fearless Founders

Learn how the Franzia family transformed Zinc House Farm into a sustainable hub for modern California winemaking.

Meet the family

Recipes from the Farm

Food and wine come together at the table. Recipes from the Farm are built from the crops grown here — vegetables, herbs, and fruit picked in season — and paired with Clark Ferrea wines. They demonstrate the way farming and winemaking complement one another, and how the harvest can be prepared in simple, generous dishes that highlight what grows best in Escalon.

Spring Pea & Fresh Mint Soup

A bright, silky spring pea soup built on chicken stock and fresh mint, designed to pair with the 2024 Albariño, Clements Hills.
Broiled Halibut with Fava Beans and Herbed Butter

Reach for Clark Ferrea’s Albariño with this halibut dish. Its bright acidity, citrus edge, and subtle saline character cut through the richness of the garlic-herb butter while lifting the sweetness of the halibut and fava beans. Albariño is a natural partner for herby, lemony seafood, making this pairing feel fresh, balanced, and distinctly spring-forward. Want…
Cold Seared Pork Chops with Italian Artichokes

If you have ever cooked a pork chop and been disappointed by a tough or dry chop, this cooking method will be a game-changer for consistently moist, tender chops. The 2024 Chardonnay will highlight the apricot jam’s sweetness while balancing the pork’s flavors with acidity and juicy fruitiness. For a pomegranate glaze, the Clark Ferrea…
Braised Cabernet Short Ribs with Creamy Teleme Polenta & Roasted Asparagus

This is the kind of dish that leans into time and rewards you for it. Short ribs, slowly braised in Cabernet, becomes silky, rich, and threaded with dark fruit, herbs, and that unmistakable savory depth that only comes from a long, patient cook. The wine helps shape the entire dish, softening into the sauce while…