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!
@JDusiWines I’m sure I’m not describing it correctly but there are wines like this one with very concentrated fruit and perfect dry but flavorful finish that does not leave you hanging at all, that I love. Please keep up the great work!
Ah man. I am so excited to get this wine but I was kinda counting on the estimated delivery window being accurate. I just boarded a plane for a weeklong vacation and saw an email from ups saying that my wine will be out for delivery tomorrow. Nearly 2 weeks before the dates on Casemates! I’m frantically coordinating with the dog sitter to see if she can hang at the house during the delivery window.
It’s really hard to plan for flex time from work or vacations when the delivery dates listed aren’t going to be correct.
Good luck indeed- I’ve felt your pain! Fellow Catemate’rs - make friends with your local independent UPS pack/ship store and direct your deliveries there. They’re usually great folks and their fees are minimal - so much better than waiting for the often fickle UPS.
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.
@jhkey Yeah…I think I’m going to go for it.
I’ve got 94 cases (approx) coming from summer hold but man I cannot not buy a j.dusi red
@FOMOhoarder The Zin is my favorite, and my flagship wine!
@JDusiWines Yay TY!!
@JDusiWines
And I went catatonic during the offer.
Any chance for a tardy bite direct or via WD?
@JDusiWines - got the case today and I agree it’s awesome! Thank you!!
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
@JDusiWines I’m sure I’m not describing it correctly but there are wines like this one with very concentrated fruit and perfect dry but flavorful finish that does not leave you hanging at all, that I love. Please keep up the great work!
@mediocrebot Man, mediocrebot you’re effing on it!!!
I do not see summer hold link? Is there no summer hold for this offering?
@free2day33611
SH ended a week or so ago
@free2day33611 It’s the Fall.
Thanks. I am in Florida and still hot in October. I’ll have to think about this one.
Interesting the Zin in this offer is exactly $100 more than the Model M from a while back.
@davekunze Model M is a blend of leftover wine while this is a single vineyard bottling from a highly regarded site in Paso
@davekunze Yea, this is a vineyard designated old vine, 80 year old Zin vines!
Surprised and somewhat disappointed that Janell didn’t jump on here. Winemaker participation matters
@losthighwayz yeah, it was surprisingly quiet all around
@losthighwayz Apologies, harvest has been crazy around here! Do you have any questions?!
Ah man. I am so excited to get this wine but I was kinda counting on the estimated delivery window being accurate. I just boarded a plane for a weeklong vacation and saw an email from ups saying that my wine will be out for delivery tomorrow. Nearly 2 weeks before the dates on Casemates! I’m frantically coordinating with the dog sitter to see if she can hang at the house during the delivery window.
It’s really hard to plan for flex time from work or vacations when the delivery dates listed aren’t going to be correct.
@jcpseattle Any possibility at this point that you can have it diverted to a UPS store and have it held there?
@InFrom good idea! Thanks.
@jcpseattle Good luck!
Good luck indeed- I’ve felt your pain! Fellow Catemate’rs - make friends with your local independent UPS pack/ship store and direct your deliveries there. They’re usually great folks and their fees are minimal - so much better than waiting for the often fickle UPS.