J Dusi Tres Cojones Red Blend

Tasting notes & discussion 64

Curious what the black tape is for? Well first let’s start with this wine is phenomenal! But sometimes trademark issues happen…so what do you do with great wine that is already bottled under one name? Enter the black tape. Please note: the tape has NO effect on the wine in the bottle. So enjoy a fabulous discount on great wine!
Typically $32/bottle from J. Dusi Wines
Vintage 2015 and 2016 from Paso Robles
AbV 14.5% for 2015 and 14.6% for 2016
The complicated cooperage: 19 months, first 50% French Oak, 10% New Oak and then 50% American Oak, 45% 1-2 year old Oak, 45% Neutral Oak
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About J. Dusi Wines
Founded in 2005 by Janell Dusi, J. Dusi Wines is the successor to his grandfather’s Dusi Winery. Over several generations, the Dusi family has passed down the “real” Italian way to make wine. Their Zinfandel grapes are some of the most sought after in Paso Robles.

The First Step Is A Dusi

TASTING NOTES:
2015 - “This Spanish blend will take you on a Spring time walk through your backyard herb garden. Soaking up the warm sun, the balmy Spring air is wafting with fresh cut dill and rich soil. Driven by Tempranillo, this blend is cofermented with Graciano, Petite Sirah and Monastrell. The mid-palate bursts with bright bing cherry and bubblegum, trailed with a tart cherry finish.” (60% Tempranillo, 16% Graciano, 15% Petite Sirah, 9% Monastrell)

2016 - “The Tres Cojones Vineyard lies in the El Pomar AVA of Paso Robles. Known for slight rolling hills and dwindling water sources, this vineyard accumulates a variety of fruit, spice and leafy notes. More of a medium bodied and eclectic blend.” (50% Tempranillo, 18% Monastrell, 18% Grenache, 14% Petite Sirah)

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
The origin of the joke, “Watch that first step, it’s a doozy,” and its key term is shrouded in mystery. In 1943, Bugs Bunny uttered the line in “Jack Rabbit and The Beanstalk.” In the 20’s, an automobile known as the Duesenberg had a slogan at one point that was, “It’s a Doozy.” The word “doozy” pre-dates the automobile, though, seeing first use in the 1890’s or early 1900. Where did it all begin? Where did the connotation or concept come from?

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
Standard red glass.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
Drinking from a glass before tripping through an open doorway.

J Dusi Tres Cojones Red Blend

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