We had contacted Janell Dusi of the famous Dusi family and she invited us up to the Dusi Estate for a visit. This 80 year old estate is one of the most famous vineyards in Paso Robles. There is a long history of the Dusi family in Paso Robles. There are four generations of Dusi’s currently working the vineyards.
The Dusi Vineyards produces a most memorable grape. Because of the varying elevations, the different age of the vines, and the soil & weather differences, you will find different characteristics within the grapes on the estate. Many wineries buy from a specific location but others, like Janell’s own J Dusi Wine, select grapes from all regions of the estate to get a true Dusi character.
Most of the grapes are sold to producers like, Tobin James Cellars, Four Vines, and Turley. Janell Dusi has created her own wine. Consumer winemaking is not the norm for the Dusi family. The J Dusi wines are incredible (as I sip a glass of ’08 J Dusi Zin) – We are now proud members of the J Dusi Wine Club.
Thank you Janell for spending the time with us. We will remember sitting in the back yard tasting your wine.
