Highway 49--Gold Rush Country
14679 Summers Lane, 10 mi. from town, (209)
743-3208 (533-9463).
M-W 10am-4pm, Thur-Sun 10am-5pm.
Located
a few miles from town, the Indigeny Reserve ciderworks and distillery is on a rural 160-acre
property planted with Tuolumne County’s oldest organic apple orchards (the
reserve has more than 25,000 apple trees and 51-plus varieties).
A covered bridge that dates to the 1930s leads
in to the parking lot.
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| covered bridge at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California |
In the tasting
room, sample small-batch hard ciders (my favorite was the blackberry), triple-distilled
infused vodkas (don’t miss the apricot), and brandies.
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| tasting room at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California |
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| flavored vodka tasting at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California |
A free tour of the double copper-pot
distillery takes you through the barrel room and informs about apple
fermentation and more, and if you are here at the right time you can view the
seasonal crush.
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distillery tour at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California
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| Native American art at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California |
The entire family is
welcome to enjoy the self-guided trails, shaded picnic areas, and special
events. The only place you can buy this
cider is in the he gift shop, which is also worth a browse for its artisan food
offerings--locally produced honey, olive oil, nuts, cooking sauces—as well as
locally made products that include tasteful handmade jewelry and paintings.
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| gift shop items at Indigeny Reserve in Sonora, California |
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images ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
