2024 J Dusi Zinfandel, Dante Dusi Vineyard, Templeton Gap
Vineyard
In the Templeton Gap AVA this historic vineyard was planted in 1945. Dante Dusi Vineyard is head trained and dry farmed by five generations of the Dusi Family.
Winemaking
Janell Dusi is the proprietor and winemaker, specializing in Zinfandel. She is a 4th generation farmer who is the first of the family to go beyond farming to produce wines from the Dusi Vineyards. She honors her heritage by winemaking in the most native form; handpicking, hand sorting and stomping her wines by foot. Her signature style is continued with non-invasive wine handling and gentle barrel aging. A combination of new French and American oak, juvenile barrels are rounded out with neutral barrels to create wines that respect and reveal the natural varietal characteristics of Zinfandel.
Bringing J Dusi into the public realm of the wine industry has been a life-long dream for me. I grew up living on the vineyard, participating in grape farming, and begging for my Grandfather to teach me the winemaking process.
My first vintage was when I was sixteen. My Grandfather guided me through the process from the recollection of the days when his family ran the original “Dusi Winery” back in the '50s. I learned, from him, the REAL Italian way to make wine, which happened to be a slight variation of today’s California style wines.
My Great-Grandparents, Sylvester and Caterina Dusi settled into Paso Robles in the early twenties. They had three sons; Guido, Dante, and Benito Dusi. They were active proprietors in many local businesses including vineyards, farming, restaurants, and Dusi Winery. I was born and raised in the vineyard that my Grandfather Dante, his father and two brothers planted in 1945. As vineyards were rare in the area at that time, Zinfandel was the Italian varietal of choice. They implemented the farming practices of head-pruned vines and no irrigation, dry farming. Today, 65 years later, we still carry on their farming traditions and uphold one of the areas most loved vineyards. Dusi grapes can be found in some of the most sought after Zinfandels in Paso Robles.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations)
2024 J Dusi Zinfandel - $90 = 29.99%
Pardon any typos, this was speech to text.
Alright, we’re drinking the J Dusi 2024 Zinfandel Dante Dusi vineyards Paso Robles. On the nose initial burst of big black and blue fruits and typical Zinfandel nose, very Zinfandel. I’m not usually a zin drinker but this has that super typical fruit and a little bit of stewed plum, and a little green bramble. You can definitely smell the alcohol. Listed as 14.9. Likely higher IMO. It’s got really nice acid and low Tannins medium plus finish, medium body. A well made Zin, perfectly typical in style. Not overdone at all, reserved for a CA zin. I’m not a Zinfandel drinker, but this is one I enjoyed. I think fans of Zinfandel will enjoy it. Tastes like it’s made well and has no flaws. I’ll check the price point and see what it is, but I would guess casemates price of 20 bucks a bottle. Recommended!
J Dusi Zinfandel
2024 J Dusi Zinfandel, Dante Dusi Vineyard, Templeton Gap
Vineyard
Winemaking
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$576/Case at J. Dusi Wines for 12x 2024 J Dusi Zinfandel, Dante Dusi Vineyard, Templeton Gap
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Oct 19 - Wednesday, Oct 21
2024 J Dusi Zinfandel
3 bottles for $74.99 $25/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $209.99 $17.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations)
2024 J Dusi Zinfandel - $90 = 29.99%
Pardon any typos, this was speech to text.
Alright, we’re drinking the J Dusi 2024 Zinfandel Dante Dusi vineyards Paso Robles. On the nose initial burst of big black and blue fruits and typical Zinfandel nose, very Zinfandel. I’m not usually a zin drinker but this has that super typical fruit and a little bit of stewed plum, and a little green bramble. You can definitely smell the alcohol. Listed as 14.9. Likely higher IMO. It’s got really nice acid and low Tannins medium plus finish, medium body. A well made Zin, perfectly typical in style. Not overdone at all, reserved for a CA zin. I’m not a Zinfandel drinker, but this is one I enjoyed. I think fans of Zinfandel will enjoy it. Tastes like it’s made well and has no flaws. I’ll check the price point and see what it is, but I would guess casemates price of 20 bucks a bottle. Recommended!
I do love me a good Zinfandel. Waiting for the Rats.
@lionel47 If you love a good Zin, this is a buy.