Chris Bivins, Truffle Fungi of the Sierra Nevada Foothills – The Local Grape

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Events, Science on Tap

Chris Bivins, Truffle Fungi of the Sierra Nevada Foothills

06 May

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Chris Bivins. Truffle Fungi of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. any fungi disperse their spores through the wind by producing mushrooms, which are spore-producing structures that occur above ground. Truffles, on the other hand, are fungi that have evolved to produce their fruiting bodies completely underground. As a result of this lifestyle, truffles are completely reliant on animals for spore dispersal. This relationship with animals has also led to many truffles evolving to produce strong aromas and flavors that attract animals, which dig the truffles up and eat them, leading to the dispersal of truffle spores through defecation. Truffles are an extremely diverse yet understudied group of organisms. This talk focuses on the incredible biodiversity of truffle species that have been uncovered in the Sierra Nevada foothills as part of a local fungal biodiversity survey project. May 6th, 2024 5:30 pm The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

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The Local Grape is hiring! We are looking to expa

The Local Grape is hiring! We are looking to expand the food service in our wine bar. We're looking for a talented individual that will develop our food options including rotating sandwiches, cheese boards and small plates to accompany our Sierra Foothill AVA wine selection of 50+ regional wines. We are seeking a friendly and customer-oriented person to join our team. Creativity and interests with cheese boards, sandwiches, and small plate (aka Tapas) is preferred. The ideal candidate will be responsible for greeting and assisting customers at the back counter, taking orders, preparing food, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area. Must be able to work well with others… because you will be working closely with all the guys and gals of Little Shop of Ramen and they really don’t put up with any shenanigans! While working close with the kitchen staff, you must be able to manage your time and work on your own!

If you are interested, send your resume to travis@thelocalgrape.com

We stocked up on our Holly's Hill Vineyards & Brew

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

Another day, another Mariposa vineyard on its way

Another day, another Mariposa vineyard on its way back to a healthy, productive life! Five vineyards this week and can’t be more excited to see these vineyards coming back to life! Met with Karl Lund; UC Davis regional viticulture expert last week, discussing our little region and getting his expertise up here! Sara Elizabeth Rosenberg of UC Davis Cooperative Extention has been discussing cover crops and soil health for our region and will be helping assess some of these vineyards. And next…discussions for three new vineyard plantings are ongoing. It’s coming together and I love it!

We are open for sandwiches! Come see Angel and tr

We are open for sandwiches! Come see Angel and try one of our sandwiches! Have a glass of wine, a cheeseboard or just grab a quick sandwich tomorrow through Sunday! Yum, yum! We will be changing up the sandwich menu fairly regularly so stay tuned!

Visit Christmas Tree Lane at the Mariposa Museum &

Visit Christmas Tree Lane at the Mariposa Museum & History Center and The Local Grape’s Winedeer Tree! Lol…Props goes to Melissa who hand crafted each and every one of those little Winedeers! She did a fantastic job! 🥰

Wine Trials Wednesday continue this Wednesday with

Wine Trials Wednesday continue this Wednesday with our part two and conclusion of our CHARDONNAY trials! We had some fantastic chardonnays last time and narrowed in on a few. This Wednesday we test a whole new batch of Chardonnays so book your seat…we only have 15 max allowed at these tastings.

See everyone Wednesday evening!

RSVP: https://thelocalgrape.com/wine-trial-wednesdays/

I have not been keeping up with posts…just so damn

I have not been keeping up with posts…just so damn busy running between vineyard work, the restaurant and the wine shop! Melissa and I stepped away for a quick exploratory Placer and Nevada County new winery trip and found some new ones that we knew nothing about! And confirmed some fantastic old friends are still fantastic! sierrastarrwines Nevada City Winery montoliva.vineyard.winery Wise Villa Winery naggiarvineyards casquewines New West Wine Co. doradainwines Mt. Vernon Winery vinacastellano Secret Ravine Vineyard & Winery Dono dal Cielo, an Estate Vineyard Ciotti Cellars Placer County Wine Trail

Phase II Wine Trials completed so far…Zinfandels,

Phase II Wine Trials completed so far…Zinfandels, Chardonnays, Syrahs and Petite Syrahs! Next Wednesday, 1/8 we taste a little Barbara from the Sierra Foothills! Reservations are open. $20 pp with a max of 15 ppl!

RSVP: https://thelocalgrape.com/wine-trial-wednesdays/

We love our Patio Pups! Happy National Dog Day!

We love our Patio Pups! Happy National Dog Day!

The Local Grape Happy Hour is now in session! 4-6

The Local Grape Happy Hour is now in session! 4-6 pm Tuesday through Friday all Sandwiches, Cheeseboards, Beer, Sake and your favorite regional wines from the Sierra Foothills AVA will be 10% off. So stop in tonight, relax, take a load off and enjoy a sip of your favorite drink…or do a wine tasting and discover your new favorite drink! (But don’t forget about the Japanese beers, they are pretty darn tasty)

Non-stop lesson learning! Lol…we decided to run s

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!

If you haven’t picked up your February wine club w

If you haven’t picked up your February wine club wine…She’s waiting for you…lonely…LaMesa Primitivo! We brought of little friend of hers along last month and will be keeping this one in the shop through the summer. LaMesa Gamay Noir…That one is super yummy!

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