The Paso Robles wine region is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco in the area known as the California Central Coastal region. Paso Robles is located approximately 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Lucia Mountain Range causes the climate to provide nearly perfect growing conditions. Paso Robles is known for its hot days and cool nights. The most prevalent varieties of grapes produced here are: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot.

Our site is dedicated to the smaller wineries of the region that capture the friendly, small-town feeling of the area.

Spotlight Winery

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J Dusi Wines brings you “A Family Tradition with a New Perspective.” Janell Dusi is digging up the roots of her family’s heritage 80 year old Zinfandel vineyard in Paso Robles, California. From this head pruned and dry farmed vineyard, she is creating one fabulous Zinfandel and Zinfandel Port that carries the essence of that distinct “Dusi Fruit.” Janell has been making wine for friends and family to enjoy for the last ten years. She began making wine with her grandfather, Dante Dusi, teaching her the basic Italian style in his basement. Now she is releasing her third vintage to the public, J Dusi Wines. One unique characteristic that comes through in Janell’s winemaking is that she personally hand picks during harvest, drives the tractors, crushes the fruit and covers every step of the process with a smile. Good work ethic was instilled in Janell at a young age. Today, the 100 acre vineyard operation is still a family affair. Any given day you can drive onto the ranch and see four generations working and playing throughout the vineyard.