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Follow our journey to replant the historic Vineyard at Blue Mountain, a special site in the Texas Davis Mountains AVA.

10/13/2026

In the vineyard, we live by the seasons. The vines change in their own time, moving from one season to the next when they’re ready - not when we are. After a successful harvest (be on the lookout for the w**e Calais Winery is making from that fruit), I closed on the sale of our ranch and vineyard in the Texas Davis Mountains. There was a season for Sharp Family Vineyards, and now that season has come to a close. This account will close in the coming months and I’ll archive our website. I’m so proud of what Dan and I did on Blue Mountain. We always saw ourselves as stewards of the land as opposed to owners, and now it’s time for a new steward to pick up that mantle. Thank you for supporting and encouraging us since we started this journey, which began with a chance conversation in an Austin parking garage in 2016. This mountain will always be part of me. — Maura

08/16/2026

Big thanks to Ben Calais of Calais Winery, who harvested our Cabernet Sauvignon this morning. These vines are rooted in rocky, volcanic soil on the side of Blue Mountain at more than 5600’ elevation. Dan Sharp would be so proud of this fruit. Can’t wait to taste the magic Ben will work with it.

08/03/2026

Walked the vineyard yesterday with Ben Calais of Calais Winery to see how the Cabernet Sauvignon is progressing. We’re still a few weeks or so away from harvest, but in the home stretch.

07/28/2025

Big thanks to the hardworking crew from Atlas Vineyard Management for visiting the vineyard and making sure the native grasses underneath the vines are kept in check.

It’s been a challenging season, in the vineyard and in life, but I’m very grateful for their stewardship of this site on Blue Mountain.

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07/14/2025

Veraison is here! Our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are changing from green to red and eventually to their signature deep purple color.

We had two straight weeks of daily rain, which helped keep temperatures moderate and fed the vines.

The whole ranch is a thousand gorgeous shades of green.

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06/30/2025

Sometimes I think the vines each have their own little personalities.

Some prefer to spread out wide, while others reach for the sky.

Some cling to the trellis, while others prefer to be wild and free.

No matter what, it’s a joy to watch them grow each day.

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06/20/2025

It’s easy to spot a cactus bloom out here, especially when their colors are so vibrant.

Looks like we grow more than grapes on this ranch. 😁

Swipe through to see some of our most recent finds.

06/14/2025

After two very dry growing seasons, we’ve benefited from steady rain so far this June.

These Cabernet Sauvignon clusters are set and starting to take shape.

The rains not only provide water for the vines but they lower the overall air temperature and most days keep things on Blue Mountain pleasantly warm and not too hot.

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06/04/2025

The Paradis block is looking good thanks to a recent visit from the crew.

Jackie, Alberto, and the whole team who traveled to the Davis Mountains last week always take great care of the vineyard.

In the meantime, Maura is on daily vineyard management duty and tends to the vines.

The work isn’t easy, but the views are exceptional. It takes a village to raise good w**e.

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05/31/2025

The season is moving along, and more than just grapevines are blossoming on the ranch.

Prickly pear cacti and cane cholla (pictured here) are in bloom. Their flowers are adding vibrant color to the far west Texas landscape.

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Address

State Highway 166
Fort Davis, TX
79734

Website

http://www.sharpfamilyvineyards.com/

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