The Local Grape

06/18/2026

Have you checked out The Local Grape food service yet? We are serving up hot sandwiches and cheeseboards from 4-8pm!

06/17/2026

The Local Grape is now serving panini sandwiches and cheeseboards to enjoy with a super yummy glass of wine from the Sierra Foothills AVA. Available from 4-8pm.
Cheers!

06/13/2026

Enjoy Mariposa Arts Council free concert, Music on the Green tonight! Stop in for a drink, then head down to the Arts Park to enjoy a listen.

Ready for a fun weekend? Music on the Green is back at Mariposa Art Park! Catch Tim Wechgelaer on Friday, June 12, and Candice Lamb on Saturday, June 13—both shows start at 7pm. Grab your friends, pack a picnic, and let’s make some summer memories together!

06/05/2026

Monday evening, Science on Tap: Owls and Falcons - Nest box monitoring in Central California. This talk is free and open to the public, paninis, cheese boards, and drinks will be available for purchase.

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

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!

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!

04/21/2026

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

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

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.