Alec Franks first came to Rancho Sisquoc in 1997 as the
Assistant Winemaker. In 1999 he was promoted to
Winemaker. He received his Fruit Science Degree from
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Alec enjoys the hands on
creativity that is involved working with the many different
varietals grown on the Ranch. His winemaking talent has
garnered many awards for his hand-crafted wines. Alec,
his wife Stacy, their daughter Juliana, and son Jonathan
reside on Rancho Sisquoc and enjoy the tranquility and
beauty of the Ranch.
Assistant Winemaker. In 1999 he was promoted to
Winemaker. He received his Fruit Science Degree from
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Alec enjoys the hands on
creativity that is involved working with the many different
varietals grown on the Ranch. His winemaking talent has
garnered many awards for his hand-crafted wines. Alec,
his wife Stacy, their daughter Juliana, and son Jonathan
reside on Rancho Sisquoc and enjoy the tranquility and
beauty of the Ranch.
Francisco (Juan) Gutierrez has been with Rancho
Sisquoc since 1975. He is our vineyard manager, and
uses his extensive knowledge of viticulture to tend to our
over 300 acre vineyard. He lives on the ranch with his
wife Petra and their children and he can often be found
taking his family to see the vineyards in the evenings.
Juan’s love of the vineyards shows in our much sought-
after grapes, and in our award winning wines.
Sisquoc since 1975. He is our vineyard manager, and
uses his extensive knowledge of viticulture to tend to our
over 300 acre vineyard. He lives on the ranch with his
wife Petra and their children and he can often be found
taking his family to see the vineyards in the evenings.
Juan’s love of the vineyards shows in our much sought-
after grapes, and in our award winning wines.
Ed and Mary Holt have been living on the ranch since
1977. Ed began working in vineyards in Missouri in his
teens, and his love of vineyards and agriculture brought
him to the ranch, first as a tractor driver in the vineyard,
and today as the Vice President and General Manager of
Rancho Sisquoc. His wife Mary is the Sales and Office
Manager, and together they raised four children on the
ranch.
1977. Ed began working in vineyards in Missouri in his
teens, and his love of vineyards and agriculture brought
him to the ranch, first as a tractor driver in the vineyard,
and today as the Vice President and General Manager of
Rancho Sisquoc. His wife Mary is the Sales and Office
Manager, and together they raised four children on the
ranch.
Sarah Holt is our Assistant
Winemaker and has been working
side by side with Alec Franks for over
four years. She was raised on the
ranch, and took an interest in the
production side of the wine business
during her first crush. She loves the
work she does in the winery, and is
proud to be a part of the ranch she
knows and loves.
Winemaker and has been working
side by side with Alec Franks for over
four years. She was raised on the
ranch, and took an interest in the
production side of the wine business
during her first crush. She loves the
work she does in the winery, and is
proud to be a part of the ranch she
knows and loves.
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Becky Rodriquez is our Tasting Room
Manager. She joined our team in
2005, and she has been a perfect fit.
Customers find her to be a resource
of knowledge on our wines while
adding to the charm of our small and
friendly tasting room.
Manager. She joined our team in
2005, and she has been a perfect fit.
Customers find her to be a resource
of knowledge on our wines while
adding to the charm of our small and
friendly tasting room.
| 6600 Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 ~ 805-934-4332 (tasting room) / 805-937-6601 (fax) ~ email us at: sisquoc@ranchosisquoc.com |
The Flood family have owned Rancho Sisquoc since 1952
when Mr. and Mrs. James Flood of San Francisco
purchased the ranch. In the late 1960's, Mr. Flood
planted the first vineyards at the ranch. Today, Mrs.
Elizabeth Flood and her family enjoy the ranch and it's
peaceful setting as their home away from home. Pictured
here are two of their children, Judy Wilbur and Jim Flood
at the 2008 Wine Club Day at the Ranch event.
when Mr. and Mrs. James Flood of San Francisco
purchased the ranch. In the late 1960's, Mr. Flood
planted the first vineyards at the ranch. Today, Mrs.
Elizabeth Flood and her family enjoy the ranch and it's
peaceful setting as their home away from home. Pictured
here are two of their children, Judy Wilbur and Jim Flood
at the 2008 Wine Club Day at the Ranch event.
