Gibson Wine Company, initially established as Sanger Winery Association, was officially incorporated on June 20, 1939, a notable six years following the repeal of Prohibition. This esteemed winery has been a fixture at its location on North and Academy Avenue since the 1890s. The founding of the winery is attributed to a group of visionary individuals: E.L. “Ted” Barr, Sr., Frank K. Sayre, Jake Rheingans, Bert Zook, and S.A. “SI” Lines, who collectively laid the foundation for its longstanding success. Gibson Wine Company is a cooperative owned by 15 growers/members. We have eleven office staff, 13 administrators, and employ about 75 people during our busiest season, crush.