The Local Grape

The Local Grape The Local Grape is a Wine Bar and Bottle Shop specializing in Sierra Foothill Wines.

Join us tonight at The Local Grape for Science on Tap for our State of the River series! What’s up with Water Quality. ...
05/11/2026

Join us tonight at The Local Grape for Science on Tap for our State of the River series! What’s up with Water Quality. This is a free event for all. Sandwiches, cheeseboards and your favorite Sierra Foothill wines will be available for purchase. Yah, yah…we have beer and sodas as well! lol

Picking up a little Mariposa h***h a couple weeks ago…AKA: The Local Grape Zin made by Mariposa’s own Michael Moore and ...
05/07/2026

Picking up a little Mariposa h***h a couple weeks ago…AKA: The Local Grape Zin made by Mariposa’s own Michael Moore and he shows up
Sporting a little 1850 Restaurant + Brewing Company Bootjack Pilsner way up in Sonoma Dry Creek! Made us proud in more ways than one!

Non-stop lesson learning! Lol…we decided to run sheep through the vineyard during off season this year for nutrient add...
04/21/2026

Non-stop lesson learning! Lol…we decided to run sheep through the vineyard during off season this year for nutrient additions to the soil and cover crop management and it worked fantastic. The first picture is 3/4’s of the vineyard and sheep grazed! Picture two was the introduction of a new block with bud break about a month previously which was just too tempting for the sheep so that lasted about 15 minutes before we called it…sheep had to be moved before they ate the crop. Picture 3 is ungrazed block that had to be mechanically mowed. Sangiovese breaks about 3 weeks before the cab so next year…Sangiovese gets grazed first, Cabernet Sauvignon afterwards! But the nutrients added back into the soil is fantastic!

Cool Cover Crop Field Day scheduled for this Friday! Register below!
04/21/2026

Cool Cover Crop Field Day scheduled for this Friday! Register below!

We stocked up on our Holly's Hill Vineyards & Brewery selection on this last trip. Holly’s Hill specializes in Rhône va...
03/29/2026

We stocked up on our Holly's Hill Vineyards & Brewery selection on this last trip. Holly’s Hill specializes in Rhône varieties — Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and their blends — wines that thrive in our mountain climate just as they do in the south of France. From vibrant, fruit-forward reds to deep, cellar-worthy blends, each bottling is crafted to reflect their vineyard’s character and the personality of the vintage.

Patriarch: Patriarche is their flagship Rhône-style blend, inspired by the wines of France’s Rhone Valley and crafted from their mountain-grown Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache and Counoise. Tasting Notes: Lush layers of blueberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant aromas are joined by subtle notes of herbs de Provence, lavender, and a hint of anise. The palate offers rich cassis-like depth, finishing with smooth, ripe fruit that lingers pleasantly.

Mourvèdre Estate tasting notes: Dark, earthy, and complex, with deep fruit flavors and firm, structured tannins.

Time to come in and order a glass or two!

Cheers

Running amuck in the Sierra Foothills AVA picking up some restock and searching for new finds! These pictures were take...
03/28/2026

Running amuck in the Sierra Foothills AVA picking up some restock and searching for new finds! These pictures were taken at Madroña, Holly’s Hill and MiraFlores…all El Dorado County wineries. Home to some of the higher elevation wineries in the Sierra Foothills. Brought back some new finds including an Element 79 “Rare Earth” which is a 50/50 blend of Syrah and Viognier…pretty darn yummy and also another great tasting Mourvèdre from Holly’s Hill.

What a crazy week! Sheep grazing, baby lambs, 13 acres pruned! Ohhh…and the restaurant! Got kicked out of the restaur...
03/22/2026

What a crazy week! Sheep grazing, baby lambs, 13 acres pruned! Ohhh…and the restaurant! Got kicked out of the restaurant one day because sheep and restaurant life don’t mix! (Lol…sheep poo doesn’t smell great i guess). We are helping to bring back the wine industry here in Mariposa…little by little. Discussed the replanting of one property yesterday. Discussed a new 5-acre planting last week that included about 50 olive trees as well. It’s coming together…5-10 years and things will look a lot different. A You pick berry farm with a tasting room in mid-pines already in the works…I’m excited to see things moving forward! I’m excited to be a part of it all!

Newsome Harlow of Calaveras County….Murphys Ca to be exact! Always great wine! Their Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is thi...
03/15/2026

Newsome Harlow of Calaveras County….Murphys Ca to be exact! Always great wine! Their Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is this month’s wine club of the month! The Donner Party Zinfandel is just on of the great Zinfandels with a fantastic name! lol

Both available at The Local Grape! 🍇

Cheers!

While the sheep are doing the job of maintaining the grounds, pruning season is approaching fast! It’s early this year!...
03/14/2026

While the sheep are doing the job of maintaining the grounds, pruning season is approaching fast! It’s early this year! We pruned mid April last year and this year is coming a solid one month early! I can’t believe it. Next week…we prune!

I’m certainly a red blend kinda guy! Our Montana is aging well! Lol
03/14/2026

I’m certainly a red blend kinda guy! Our Montana is aging well! Lol

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Mariposa, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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+12099669463

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