J Dusi Model M Red Blend

Tasting notes & discussion 22

Packages have been upgraded to 2-day transit for increased protection.
Typically $16/bottle from J. Dusi Wines
Vintage 2020 from Paso Robles
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NE; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; RI; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
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About J. Dusi Wines: “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.”

The Model M

TASTING NOTES: “This red wine of big red varietals exudes Paso Robles fruit and tannins in a dark and robust blend. It’s punchy yet soft and smooth at the same time through the front and mid palate. The grippy tannic finish seals the deal for a wonderful everyday drinking wine!” (AbV 13.9%)

VARIETALS: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah.

BARRELS: Probably oaked.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: The John Deere Model M, the namesake of this blend.

First produced in 1947, it’s a two-cylinder tractor that replaced the Model H and L. And can I just say what a mess their model naming was?

The first letter model they put out was the Model D in 1923. They would put out a Model C, but because it caused confusion compared to the D while people placed orders, they renamed it to GP, as in general purpose. But then they went and made Model A in 1934, and followed it up with B in 1935. So we’ve got A-D essentially at that point, but not in the expected order. What do you follow it up with? G, of course! Who needs E or F. Then you get LA and LI in the 40’s, followed by the M we know and love, and then the R. But also they restyled and rereleased the earlier letters, and they also started adding in numbered models too.

At least these days, they started to have a method to the madness. It might be something like 5100ML, but that means a 5 Series 100 horsepower with medium extra features and a low profile.

J Dusi Model M Red Blend

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