Tres Cojones is a unique co-fermented blend and is Vineyard designated from the Tres Cojones Vineyard on the East side of Paso Robles in the El Pomar District.
Three Spanish Varietals along with Petite Sirah - planted on one block - will all be co-fermented together; it is quite the vision and the task to create a well rounded wine. Every year the vineyard produces different quantities of these four varietals and they are co-fermented and blended into a wine just as unusual as the name.
2015 Tres Cojones, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
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.
Specs
Blend: 60% Tempranillo, 16% Graciano, 15% Petite Sirah, 9% Monastrell
Appellation: Paso Robles
Cooperage: Aged 19 Months
50% French Oak, 10% New Oak
50% American Oak, 45% 1-2 year old Oak, 45% Neutral Oak
Alcohol: 14.6%
2016 Tres Cojones, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
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.
Specs
Blend: 50% Tempranillo, 18% Monastrell, 18% Grenache, 14% Petite Sirah
Cooperage: Aged 19 Months
50% French Oak, 10% New Oak
50% American Oak, 45% 1-2 year old Oak, 45% Neutral Oak
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 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 light variation of today’s California styles 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 on 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, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015/2016 J Dusi Tres Cojones Red Blend - $35 = 17.94%
@jrbw3 I also agree! Four grapes cofermented with midpalate flavors of bing cherry, bubble gum and a tart cherry finish! Wondering if this is a drink now or if it’s a drink now and cellar for XX years?
I have thoroughly enjoyed J Dusi Zinfandels and Pinot Grigios but never tried this red blend. Definitely does sound interesting but at some point I have to try to pretend this SIWBM is working, right?
@JDusiWines Just wondering how these two vintages will age since a lot of us are overloaded with wine from Casemates and the previous WW site. I’d like to buy, but has to start looking for wines that can cellar! BTW…nice video!
@JDusiWines@chipgreen likes your other wines and I trust his palate! How does this blend of different grapes compare to the appeal of your other wines?
@Boatman72@chipgreen This is an earthy Spanish blend, so is very different than my Zin and zin blends because those are so fruit forward and spicy. And the spanish grapes in here are exciting because they are co-fermented. Both vintages are unique and vary slightly with percentages of what the vineyard produced that year.
I had a FedEx hanger on my front door that we found on Saturday (was up at Big Bear) and just now picked up the package. No advance notice in email, so this is a complete surprise. DW and I will make every effort to do a taste test with notes as soon as we can!
@CruelMelody There is a black sticker (to blend in with the dark bottle) that covers up the old “fanciful name” due to trademark issues. The Vineyard designation of “Tres Cojones Vineyard” and “Paso Robles” are still on the front label. This is the fourth vintage of this wine and the trademark issue has just been brought forward. Same wine!
@abhiabhi doing the taste test right now, notes to follow. We were out of town when FedEx attempted delivery and I wasn’t able to pick up until this afternoon…
Finally got a chance to pop open this bottle and sample the contents. This is the 2016 Tres Cojones. The bottle came with no foil/wax seal as shown in the pictures. Opened and poured a small amount to get a sense of color; this is fairly light bodied, garnet(?).
First taste I got maybe a little cherry, some of the “typical” Tempranillo flavors - leather, vanilla… After sitting in the glass for a bit this opened up some. Definitely dry with some tannins in there.
At this price point I’d give it a thumbs up!
@deadlyapp there is a lot of interesting information out there you can easily access through Google, it’s hard to give a 100% answer regarding what really does cause the desirable characteristics of aged wines. I know a few great wine makers on here cite studies that show aging still occurs well under stelvin closures, where oxygen permeation is greatly reduced. As far as wax, there isn’t any effect in my experience. Clark Smith sometimes dips his bottles in wax, and loves to age his wines… I was lucky enough to get my hands on a bottle of crucible, and it had aged very nicely.
@CruelMelody thanks for the note, I’m well familiar with the w Smith waxing and have several bottles myself with it, was just curious about member disgust towards wax and if it was for this reason or if people just are lazy about cracking the wax off. I suppose it could also hide a raised cork.
@Winedavid49 Thanks. I reached out on 5/29 and haven’t heard any thing since “we’ll look into this” and any another issue with the last Peterson’s offering never making it
Tres Cojones is a unique co-fermented blend and is Vineyard designated from the Tres Cojones Vineyard on the East side of Paso Robles in the El Pomar District.
Three Spanish Varietals along with Petite Sirah - planted on one block - will all be co-fermented together; it is quite the vision and the task to create a well rounded wine. Every year the vineyard produces different quantities of these four varietals and they are co-fermented and blended into a wine just as unusual as the name.
2015 Tres Cojones, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
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.
Specs
2016 Tres Cojones, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
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.
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $384/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: J. Dusi Wines
Owners: Janell Dusi
Founded: 2005
Location: Paso Robles/Templeton
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 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 light variation of today’s California styles 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 on 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, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 1 - Tuesday, Apr 2
J Dusi Tres Cojones Red Blend
4 bottles for $64.99 $16.25/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $159.99 $13.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2015
2016
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015/2016 J Dusi Tres Cojones Red Blend - $35 = 17.94%
This sounds really interesting. SE MI peeps?
@jrbw3 I also agree! Four grapes cofermented with midpalate flavors of bing cherry, bubble gum and a tart cherry finish! Wondering if this is a drink now or if it’s a drink now and cellar for XX years?
@jrbw3 Yup, I would take a few
Any rats? Interesting blend from a known-to-me producer
@losthighwayz see my reply below - just picked up the bottle at FedEx!
I have thoroughly enjoyed J Dusi Zinfandels and Pinot Grigios but never tried this red blend. Definitely does sound interesting but at some point I have to try to pretend this SIWBM is working, right?
@chipgreen. I suppose we should!
But WD is so good at finding these great deals that tempt us so!
@chipgreen Happy to hear you enjoy the other wines I make! This eclectic blend is quite different but unique.
@JDusiWines Just wondering how these two vintages will age since a lot of us are overloaded with wine from Casemates and the previous WW site. I’d like to buy, but has to start looking for wines that can cellar! BTW…nice video!
@JDusiWines @chipgreen likes your other wines and I trust his palate! How does this blend of different grapes compare to the appeal of your other wines?
@Boatman72 @chipgreen This is an earthy Spanish blend, so is very different than my Zin and zin blends because those are so fruit forward and spicy. And the spanish grapes in here are exciting because they are co-fermented. Both vintages are unique and vary slightly with percentages of what the vineyard produced that year.
@Boatman72 I believe these wines will do better with some time in the bottle!
Looks interesting to me.
@CorTot. 1 more interested wineaux, and we have a case! 2 of each vintage!
@CorTot @MarkDaSpark I’m in, how do you guys decide on who buys? I can do so, let me know.
@CorTot @i8dacat. Where are you again?
Cortot and I are in LA County area. If close (i.e., LA or Orange Counties), go ahead.
@CorTot @MarkDaSpark I went for it. I’m in orange/LA county as well. Next meet up I’ll bring them over.
@i8dacat @MarkDaSpark Thank you sir!
@CorTot @i8dacat. Thanks! I thought you were in the area, but couldn’t remember exactly.
Next time, we should remember whoever has VMP free shipping!
Anyone on the SF Peninsula want to split?
Anyone near Torrance?
@yugrudfooz I’d be interested in 2 of each
Anyone in Chicago want to split?
@rrutl248 I’d be down. Where are you located?
DFW split?
@kapok6 yes please and thank you. I’m running out of space, but this sounds interesting.
I can buy and deliver, 50/50 on a case?
Anyone in San Jose want to split a case?
@Sissylala88 Hi there ! I’m in San Francisco but i’d be down to do a split. 2 ways or 3 ways or more, i’m open to anything
@Sissylala88 I’m on the peninsula am I’m up for a split too
I had a FedEx hanger on my front door that we found on Saturday (was up at Big Bear) and just now picked up the package. No advance notice in email, so this is a complete surprise. DW and I will make every effort to do a taste test with notes as soon as we can!
Would take a half case if any Houstonites want to split, also willing to do 3 way split.
What does the black tape in the write up refer to?
@CruelMelody There is a black sticker (to blend in with the dark bottle) that covers up the old “fanciful name” due to trademark issues. The Vineyard designation of “Tres Cojones Vineyard” and “Paso Robles” are still on the front label. This is the fourth vintage of this wine and the trademark issue has just been brought forward. Same wine!
@CruelMelody @JDusiWines But now you have to tell us the trademark-issue-generating fanciful name!
@CruelMelody @JDusiWines @klezman
I like the old name, but apparently someone else liked it first.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=2324252
@CruelMelody @JDusiWines @karenhynes @klezman
Same thing happened to MadWino on the old site with his Maximus.
No Rat reports?
@abhiabhi doing the taste test right now, notes to follow. We were out of town when FedEx attempted delivery and I wasn’t able to pick up until this afternoon…
@VogonPoet, cool! Looking forward to it.
Hey just because you got Cojones in the name makes this wine a winner!
@ScottW58 I was wondering how long this would take.
Likely only femto-seconds on the main site.
Finally got a chance to pop open this bottle and sample the contents. This is the 2016 Tres Cojones. The bottle came with no foil/wax seal as shown in the pictures. Opened and poured a small amount to get a sense of color; this is fairly light bodied, garnet(?).
First taste I got maybe a little cherry, some of the “typical” Tempranillo flavors - leather, vanilla… After sitting in the glass for a bit this opened up some. Definitely dry with some tannins in there.
At this price point I’d give it a thumbs up!
@VogonPoet This is ø1?
@VogonPoet Sorry that bottle must have slipped thru. The bottles shipping all have the white wax top!
@rjquillin :tilted-dog-head: not sure what you’re asking
@JDusiWines no worry; I just thought it kind of odd…
@VogonPoet
Phase one, with additional details/notes to follow?
@rjquillin ah. Dawn breaks over Marblehead. I hope to be able to update tomorrow if possible (if I can do so within the deal window!)
@JDusiWines @VogonPoet I’d pay $0.50 a bottle to have no wax or capsule.
@VogonPoet @woopdedoo LOL!
@JDusiWines @woopdedoo wax seals can be a pain in the rear but I think they look elegant
Phase 1…RJ must be an electrician,lol. Please tell us more ; ]
Wax capsules are a deal breaker and wineries that use them should be plagued with Brett
@DanNC haha that’s a strong reaction. You can just ignore the wax and pull the cork out normally…
How does wax affect the aging potential? I assume wax is essentially impermeable so no oxidation occurs?
@deadlyapp there is a lot of interesting information out there you can easily access through Google, it’s hard to give a 100% answer regarding what really does cause the desirable characteristics of aged wines. I know a few great wine makers on here cite studies that show aging still occurs well under stelvin closures, where oxygen permeation is greatly reduced. As far as wax, there isn’t any effect in my experience. Clark Smith sometimes dips his bottles in wax, and loves to age his wines… I was lucky enough to get my hands on a bottle of crucible, and it had aged very nicely.
@CruelMelody thanks for the note, I’m well familiar with the w Smith waxing and have several bottles myself with it, was just curious about member disgust towards wax and if it was for this reason or if people just are lazy about cracking the wax off. I suppose it could also hide a raised cork.
@CruelMelody @deadlyapp I too am surprised at the member disgust. It wouldn’t bother Mr. Miyagi.
A bottle of my 2015 J. Dusi Tres Cojones Vineyard was corked. Anyone else?
@KingKoopa sorry to hear that! please get with support and we’ll rectify, i assure you.
@Winedavid49 Thanks. I reached out on 5/29 and haven’t heard any thing since “we’ll look into this” and any another issue with the last Peterson’s offering never making it