Sharp's Hill Vineyard Our Story

Photo of Sharps While living in Orange County, California, we had dreamt of owning a central coast vineyard and crafting exceptional wines. As long time fans of Paso wines and winemakers, we were frequent visitors to this well-known, region. Each trip was an adventure and only whet our appetite for permanence in Paso, an area that offered culture, warmth and diversity. We wanted a healthy place to raise our toddler, Spencer, and welcome our newborn, Alec.

Our dream became a reality in 2006 when we discovered and purchased the Emboscada Ranch located high above the Highway 46 West in historical El Paso de Robles (the passage of the oaks). Planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and most recently Cabernet Franc, this stunning property gave us a desirable location, top-notch vines, and a wonderful place to make our home.

We renamed the ranch Sharp’s Hill Vineyards after Rob Sharp and Pamela (Hill) Sharp, making it a family vineyard. The four grape leaves on our logo represent our four family members, keeping “family” close at heart and establishing new and lasting tradition. In addition to our hill-top location we have obtained several acres of superb vines in west-side Paso to include in our estate grown selection. Our emphasis is placed on the sumptuousness of Bordeaux and Rhône varietals.

Since moving to Paso Robles, we have made friends with many in the wine making industry. Sharing high standards of grape growing and wine making practices, we are proud to be among such a dedicated neighborhood that is gaining notoriety worldwide.

We look forward to sharing the “fruits of our labor” with you as we begin to release our wine.


	“The greatest achievements were first and for a time dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn.” — James Allen
While living in Orange County, California, we had dreamt of owning a central coast vineyard and crafting exceptional wines. As long time fans of Paso wines and winemakers, we were frequent visitors to this well-known, region. Each trip was an adventure and only whet our appetite for permanence in Paso, an area that offered culture, warmth and diversity. We wanted a healthy place to raise our toddler, Spencer, and welcome our newborn, Alec. Our dream became a reality in 2006 when we discovered and purchased the Emboscada Ranch located high above the Highway 46 West in historical El Paso de Robles (the passage of the oaks). Planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and most recently Cabernet Franc, this stunning property gave us a desirable location, top-notch vines, and a wonderful place to make our home. We renamed the ranch Sharp’s Hill Vineyards after Rob Sharp and Pamela (Hill) Sharp, making it a family vineyard. The four grape leaves on our logo represent our four family members, keeping “family” close at heart and establishing new and lasting tradition. In addition to our hill-top location we have obtained several acres of superb vines in west-side Paso to include in our estate grown selection. Our emphasis is placed on the sumptuousness of Bordeaux and Rhône varietals. Since moving to Paso Robles, we have made friends with many in the wine making industry. Sharing high standards of grape growing and wine making practices, we are proud to be among such a dedicated neighborhood that is gaining notoriety worldwide. We look forward to sharing the “fruits of our labor” with you as we begin to release our wine.