J Dusi Wines

A family tradition with a new perspective.

  • About
  • Wines Produced
  • Events
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    I was born and raised on the Dusi Vineyard where my grandfather Dante taught me the old world Italian style of winemaking.

    My family’s heritage dates back to the early 1920’s, where grape growing has been a craft that has deep roots in the Dusi family. The farming practices that were implemented by my great-grandparents eighty years ago, are still the standard that we follow today. The unique, hand crafted quality of J Dusi Wines results from my intimate involvement in every step of the process: working in the vineyard, driving the tractor, hand picking my own fruit, crushing the grapes and fermenting the juice from the bins to the barrels to the bottle. One thing that I know for sure; winemaking is part science, part art and 100% passion.

    I take great pride in blending tradition with progress. My family has partnered together to purchase other vineyards, with different grape varietals, so with an adventurous spirit, I am able to produce more hand crafted wines to highlight my “spice rack” in the cellar.

    My name is Janell Dusi. My true passion is Zinfandel. My label is J Dusi Wines. I am a farmer and I am a winemaker. I continue a legacy and also the dream: A family tradition with a new perspective.
  • Wines Produced
    Carignane
    Grenache
    Mourvèdre
    Petite Sirah
    Pinot Grigio
    Port-Style
    Red Blend
    Red Rhône-Style Blend
    Rosé
    Syrah
    Zinfandel
  • Events

    FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

    Thu – Thu | May 4 – Oct 5, 2023
    LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD, The First Thursday of each month through October! Bring your own chair if you like! Click the website event link for details on each week’s event. View Event Details >

    Pizza from TRATTORIA DI LUCA

    Sat | Sep 30, 2023
    Best Specialty Pizza 2023 Book your tasting reservation and check it out! View Event Details >

    LIVE MUSIC at J Dusi Wines- Will Brennan

    Sat | Sep 30, 2023
    Join us on the patio! LIVE MUSIC FEATURING WILL BRENNAN Plus, Trattoria di Luca Pizza! BOOK YOUR TASTING RESERVATION AND JOIN US OUT ON THE PATIO OVERLOOKING THE VINEYARD! View Event Details >

    FIRST THURSDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

    Thu | Oct 5, 2023
    It’s the LAST First Thursday of the season . . . Join us for The Mark Adams Band, plus pizza from Trattoria di Luca! Bring your own chair if you like! Click the website event link for details on... View Event Details >

    Pop Up Food Truck at J Dusi Wines – SLO MELTDOWN

    Sat | Oct 7, 2023
    How about some cheese to go with that wine? We’ve got SLO MELTDOWN here with their ooey, gooey goodness. It’s like grilled cheese, but it’s like, the most AMAZING grilled cheese. Book... View Event Details >

    LIVE MUSIC AND PIZZA!

    Sat | Oct 14, 2023
    Live Music with Cam Amos Plus – TRATTORIA DI LUCA PIZZA WILL BE HERE Best Specialty Pizza 2023 Book your tasting reservation and check it out! View Event Details >

    Pop Up Food Truck at J Dusi Wines – SLO MELTDOWN

    Sat | Nov 18, 2023
    How about some cheese to go with that wine? We’ve got SLO MELTDOWN here with their ooey, gooey goodness. It’s like grilled cheese, but it’s like, the most AMAZING grilled cheese. Book... View Event Details >
  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • May 2019 | Dante Silvestro Dusi
    • Sep 2018 | Paso Robles 2016 & 2015: New Releases
    • Sep 2018 | Paso Robles in a Case – Some top picks from California’s answer to the Rhône Valley.

    Accolades

    • 2015 J Dusi Wines Fiorento Dante Dusi Vineyard , Jeb Dunnuck, Nov 2019, 89 points, Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2016 J Dusi Wines Zinfandel; Paper Street Vineyard , Jeb Dunnuck, Nov 2018, 92 points, Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2016 J Dusi Wines Mourvedre Cornflower Blue ; Paper Street Vineyard, Jeb Dunnuck, Nov 2018, 91 points, Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2016 J Dusi Wines Zinfandel Dante Dusi Vineyard , Jeb Dunnuck, Nov 2018, 88 points, Jeb Dunnuck
    • 2015 The Don, by J Dusi Wines, Paso Robles, CA, Vinous, Sep 2018, 91 points, Vinous.com
    • 2016 Paper Street Zinfandel, by J Dusi Wines, Willow Creek AVA, Paso Robles, CA, Vinous, Sep 2018, 93 Points, Vinous.com
    • 2017 Pinot Grigio, by J Dusi Wines, Paso Robles, CA, Vinous, Sep 2018, 88 Points, Vinous.com
    • 2015 J Dusi Fiorento, Central Coast Wine Competition, Jul 2018, Double Gold Best of Class
    • 2016 Paper Street "Cornflower Blue" Mourvedre, International Women's Wine Competition, Jun 2018, Double Gold Best of Class
    • 2016 Paper Street Zinfandel, International Women's Wine Competition, Jun 2018, Gold
    • 2017 J Dusi Pinot Grigio, Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Jun 2018, Gold Medal