Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Winery for Premium Wines in Sanger, CA
Gibson Wine Company has been crafting premium wines since our incorporation in 1939. We collaborate with 15 expert grape growers to source high-quality raw materials, ensuring excellence from vine to bottle. Our winemaking process combines traditional techniques with modern innovation, including meticulous crushing, fermentation, blending, and aging. We specialize in dessert wines, fruit wines, and table wines, catering to diverse palates and culinary needs. With a rich history dating back to the 1890s, we remain committed to quality and tradition. Our team of 75 seasonal employees and 24 dedicated staff members uphold our legacy of excellence.The iconic pheasant logo honors founder Bob Gibson's passion for ornithology and his contributions to the company's heritage. We operate a cooperative model owned by 15 grower-members, ensuring shared expertise and dedication. Our facility in Sanger, California, welcomes visitors for tastings and retail experiences during regular business hours. Through decades of experience and adherence to time-honored practices, we continue to deliver wines that reflect our deep-rooted commitment to craftsmanship.
Services
Wine Production
Crushing & Pressing
Fermentation & Blending
Stabilization & Aging
Filtration & Bottling
Wine Sales
Tasting Services
Retail Wine Sales
Cooperative Winemaking
Historical Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We have 84 years of winemaking heritage since 1939
- Our cooperative model includes 15 expert grape grower-members
- We employ traditional crushing and pressing techniques
- Our team includes 24 dedicated staff members during peak season
- We maintain historical continuity at our Sanger location since the 1890s
Services
Wine Production
We produce premium wines using traditional methods and modern techniques. Our process begins with grape crushing and pressing, followed by fermentation and blending. We specialize in dessert wines, fruit wines, and table wines that cater to diverse tastes and culinary applications.
Crushing & Pressing
Our winemaking process starts with meticulous grape crushing and pressing. This critical first step extracts juice while retaining essential pulp and fibers. We use specialized equipment to transform whole grapes into wine must before fermentation begins, ensuring optimal extraction of flavors and aromas.
Fermentation & Blending
We employ controlled fermentation using selected yeast strains to convert grape sugars into alcohol. Our expert blending process combines different varietal wines to create balanced, complex final products. This artistic stage enhances flavor profiles and ensures consistent quality across our wine portfolio.
Stabilization & Aging
After fermentation, we implement stabilization processes to prevent unwanted chemical changes. Our aging program varies by wine type, with some varieties ready for immediate consumption while others benefit from extended aging to develop smoother tannins and more complex flavors.
Filtration & Bottling
We complete our winemaking process with fining and filtration to clarify the wine. Our bottling operations utilize diverse packaging formats including traditional glass bottles and modern bag-in-box containers. This final stage ensures product stability and prepares our wines for distribution to consumers.
Questions
What types of wines does Gibson Wine Company Company produce?
We produce dessert wines, fruit wines, and table wines. Our portfolio includes classic varieties like Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala, along with specialty blends and cooking wines.
How long has Gibson Wine Company Company been in business?
We were incorporated in 1939 as Sanger Winery Association, with winemaking operations at our current location dating back to the 1890s. This makes us one of California's oldest continuously operating wineries.
Can visitors tour the winery or taste wines?
Yes, we welcome visitors for wine tastings and retail purchases. Our tasting room operates Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Groups should call ahead to schedule appointments.
What makes Gibson Wine Company Company unique?
Our cooperative ownership model with 15 grower-members ensures quality control from vineyard to bottle. The iconic pheasant logo honors founder Bob Gibson's ornithology passion, and our historical continuity at the same location since the 1890s adds to our unique heritage.
How does Gibson Wine Company Company handle wine production?
We follow a comprehensive process including grape crushing, fermentation, blending, stabilization, aging, and filtration. Our experienced team of 75 seasonal employees and 24 permanent staff ensures quality at every production stage.
Reviews (1)
Tammie Pisors
Oct 02, 2016
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The lady to whom I spoke in their scheduling department was irritated. She seemed very indignant that I would ask to schedule an order for pick up that "had just been received and would not be ready for at least five days!" Wow...you would think they would want to get their product to their customers in a timely manner.
