Gelson’s wines have earned high praise from customers and critics alike as a carefully curated collection of delicious, world-class bottlings. Gelson’s, with locations in Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Pacific Beach, first launched its exclusive private brand wine program in September 2017 with esteemed local Santa Barbara vintner Doug Margerum. The line expanded in 2018 to include a collaboration with Napa Valley craftsman and “Winemaker of the Year” Julien Fayard. The Napa Valley line has earned stellar scores from Wine Enthusiast, the definitive review site for wine lovers.
Five outstanding reds were awarded the following 90+ scores by Wine Enthusiast:
- Gelson’s 2020 Single Vineyard Reserve Merlot Coombsville: 94 (Editors’ Choice, $35)
- Gelson’s 2019 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder: 94 ($40, Limited Availability)
- Gelson’s 2020 Single Vineyard Epicure Series Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville: 94 ($80)
- Gelson’s 2019 Single Vineyard Epicure Series Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain: 92 ($80)
- Gelson’s 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley: 92 ($35)
These impressive scores verify the commitment of Gelson’s and the vibrancy of its partnership with Julien Fayard toward making truly spectacular wines that burst from the glass with intense flavors, impeccable balance and exceptional craftsmanship. This notable recognition from Wine Enthusiast reinforces Gelson’s as a trusted source for exquisite wines in Southern California.
“Since Gelson’s first asked me to collaborate on its wine collection back in 2018, I have been delighted that our shared high standards of excellence are so well-matched,” said Fayard. “We have created truly elegant wines, for the sophisticated Gelson’s customer.”
“From the beginning, Gelson’s has always embraced the highest standards in our products and services, and I’m truly proud of this recognition by Wine Enthusiast, reflecting the excellence in our curated collection of Gelson’s wines and our other private brand products,” stated Gelson’s President & CEO John Bagan.
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