The winery is part of a 37,000 acre cattle ranch and farm,
and was purchased in 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. James Flood of
San Francisco. The cattle business is the same as it has
always been, but the beans and barley have been replaced
with vegetables and grapevines. Because the area's climate
and soil compared favorably with the renowned growing
regions of Sonoma and Napa, Flood decided to plant grape
vines. The initial planting in the late 1960's consisted of
nine acres of Johannisberg Riesling and four acres of
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Current acreage is 320 and
growing.
and was purchased in 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. James Flood of
San Francisco. The cattle business is the same as it has
always been, but the beans and barley have been replaced
with vegetables and grapevines. Because the area's climate
and soil compared favorably with the renowned growing
regions of Sonoma and Napa, Flood decided to plant grape
vines. The initial planting in the late 1960's consisted of
nine acres of Johannisberg Riesling and four acres of
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Current acreage is 320 and
growing.
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Visitors to our tasting room often ask: “What is the history
of the chapel at the entrance to the ranch and on the label?”
The San Ramon Chapel was built in 1875 by Frederick
Wickenden, at the request of his wife, Ramona Foxen
Wickenden. He drove 5,000 sheep to Redwood City,
California. He sold them, using the money to purchase
redwood boards to build his home and the chapel. In 1879
the Chapel was officially dedicated as the San Ramon
Chapel and services were held once a month. Because the
chapel’s structure stood on stilts, the services were often
disrupted by cold and wind. Attendance dwindled, and
eventually the chapel was only used for special ceremonies
and baptisms.
In July 1966, the San Ramon Chapel became the first
official landmark in Santa Barbara County. On August 31,
1975 the chapel was dedicated as State Historical
Landmark #877. Following the dedication, Mass was
celebrated by Father Bartin Foxen. This dedication marked
the Chapel’s 100th birthday. In November 1976, Father
Anthony Runtz, then Pastor of St. Louis de Montfort
Church, agreed to restore regular services. Since that time,
Mass has been held every Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the community,
the chapel has literally been brought back to life. In 1979
the San Ramon Preservation Committee was formed and
incorporated as a non-profit organization. Their job is to
maintain the chapel and to preserve its historical integrity.
of the chapel at the entrance to the ranch and on the label?”
The San Ramon Chapel was built in 1875 by Frederick
Wickenden, at the request of his wife, Ramona Foxen
Wickenden. He drove 5,000 sheep to Redwood City,
California. He sold them, using the money to purchase
redwood boards to build his home and the chapel. In 1879
the Chapel was officially dedicated as the San Ramon
Chapel and services were held once a month. Because the
chapel’s structure stood on stilts, the services were often
disrupted by cold and wind. Attendance dwindled, and
eventually the chapel was only used for special ceremonies
and baptisms.
In July 1966, the San Ramon Chapel became the first
official landmark in Santa Barbara County. On August 31,
1975 the chapel was dedicated as State Historical
Landmark #877. Following the dedication, Mass was
celebrated by Father Bartin Foxen. This dedication marked
the Chapel’s 100th birthday. In November 1976, Father
Anthony Runtz, then Pastor of St. Louis de Montfort
Church, agreed to restore regular services. Since that time,
Mass has been held every Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the community,
the chapel has literally been brought back to life. In 1979
the San Ramon Preservation Committee was formed and
incorporated as a non-profit organization. Their job is to
maintain the chapel and to preserve its historical integrity.
In 1972, then ranch manager Harold Pfeiffer produced the
first wines. By 1974, wineries wanted more grapes and 141
more acres of vines were planted. In 1977 Rancho Sisquoc
became a bonded winery and the tasting room was built.
Ed Holt became the ranch manager in 1987, and has
expanded the vineyard and winery operation. Today, the
winery produces 20,000 cases per year. Throughout the
history of the winery, one thing has remained constant: we
produce high quality wines, in small quantities, and offer
them at a reasonable price.
first wines. By 1974, wineries wanted more grapes and 141
more acres of vines were planted. In 1977 Rancho Sisquoc
became a bonded winery and the tasting room was built.
Ed Holt became the ranch manager in 1987, and has
expanded the vineyard and winery operation. Today, the
winery produces 20,000 cases per year. Throughout the
history of the winery, one thing has remained constant: we
produce high quality wines, in small quantities, and offer
them at a reasonable price.
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| 6600 Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 ~ 805-934-4332 (tasting room) / 805-937-6601 (fax) ~ email us at: sisquoc@ranchosisquoc.com |
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