Dana Point Gelson's Online Wine Tasting Features Julien Fayard

DANA POINT, CA — If you're daydreaming of a wine tasting with all the flair and flavors of Napa but can't get away, Gelson's has you covered. Famed award-winning Napa winemaker Julien Fayard will take to Zoom for an "online wine tasting" at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 over Zoom.

Pickups for wine and cheese and charcuterie for the event at your area Gelson's will be Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10.

The link will be provided in advance of the tasting.

How does this work?

When you sign up, you'll receive a specially priced wine selection along with a cheese and charcuterie plate designed for the tasting. Pickups for tasting are at Find your nearest Gelson's in Orange County at:

• Irvine
• Mission Viejo
• Newport Beach
• Laguna Beach
• Dana Point
• San Clemente

Gelson's is working with Fayard to guide online participants through tasting the Gelson's Reserve wine, including:

• Gelson's Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros - $29.99
• Gelson's Reserve Merlot, Coombsville - $29.99
• Gelson's Epicure Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville - $76.99

Each wine will be paired with a custom Gelson's cheese and charcuterie plate, that will include :

• Clawson White Stilton with Apricots.
• Castello Aged Havarti.
• Tillamook 2018 Cheddar.
• Collier's Powerful Cheddar.
• LaClare Goat Cheddar cheeses.
• Fratelli Beretta Organic Prosciutto.
• Il Porcellino Duck Prosciutto.
• Bonne Maman Plum Preserves.
• Gelson's Brazilian Sea Salt Dark Chocolate.
• Three Little Pigs Petite Toasts.
• Assorted Dried Fruits and Fresh Grapes.

The specially priced, select wines and Gelson’s Custom Cheese and Charcuterie Plate ($28.99 + tax; serves 2).

The wine is available at a special price, available for purchase when you pick up your cheese and charcuterie.

Prepare for fun as you learn all about fine wine and how to properly taste from the 100pt winemaker, who has worked at Lafite Rothschild, Smith Haut Lafitte, Quintessa and more.