The Local Grape

Mariposa's 5-star wine tasting room, paired with a ramen bar next door

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$$$$Mariposa, CA

About

The Local Grape is a small wine tasting room in Mariposa that's earned a perfect 5-star average across 33 reviews, largely on the strength of an unhurried, hands-on tasting experience. Walk in expecting a standard wine bar and you'll find something closer to a neighborhood wine shop: a fixed tasting flight, a tightly curated list of bottles, and real conversation about what's in your glass rather than a scripted pour.

The Tasting

Reviewers describe a five-wine tasting for a modest fee, waived if you buy a bottle afterward — which most visitors end up doing. The list leans toward local vineyards, with both reds and whites on offer; reviewers put bottle prices mostly in the $20-$30 range, with options running from around $15 up into the $40s. Staff take the time to steer picks toward your actual taste rather than running a one-size flight, and one team member, Travis, gets called out by name for it.

Good to Know

Shares its space with a small ramen bar — reviewers specifically mention the miso ramen
Kid-friendly, per visitor reviews
Moderately priced ($$)
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM-9 PM; closed Mondays

Frequently Asked Questions

What are The Local Grape's hours?

It's open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and closed on Mondays.

Is the wine tasting fee waived with a purchase?

Multiple visitors note the tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle of wine afterward.

Is The Local Grape good for families?

Yes — reviewers describe it as kid-friendly, with families ordering from the attached ramen bar while adults taste wine.

Is there food available?

The tasting room shares its space with a small ramen bar; reviewers specifically call out the miso ramen.

Reviews (33)

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Mindy Kelley

a month ago

Did a wine tasting and my husband had a beer. Travis was awesome telling me about the wines. We did not eat here but it smelled amazing!!

Anna Bradbury

8 months ago

Unexpectedly wonderful wine tasting with the owner. Walked in thinking it was a regular wine bar; but it’s a local wine shop with local tastings and a knowledgeable owner. Apparently he’s always here ready to talk wine. Tastings are free if you buy a bottle - and we walked out with 4 great bottles (which meant 2 free and robust tastings.) Had an absolute blast, couldn’t recommend more.

Brent Pavey

a year ago

Great atmosphere and great staff Thank you

Daniel Steck

a year ago

Great tasting room with phenomenal wines. The owner is very knowledgeable and shared with us where every bottle we tried came from. Our time here was a delight and I highly recommend a visit!

Brent Baumgartner

a year ago

Absolutely amazing wines tucked away in this ramen shop that you wouldn’t even know was here. Highly recommend as it’s fantastic service, wines, and hospitality.