I've always felt like the ladies doing the pouring here feel put off that they have to work here. The wines aren't spectacular and the prices are high for the quality. They have a nice location and tasting room. We went to their tasting room on Labor Day weekend because we have been sent an email that there would be a pizza truck and cupcake vendor there that weekend. My 10yo daughter talked about what cupcakes they might have, and got really excited to visit, as we have been here before and consider it family friendly. We get there and no pizza, no cupcakes, no email went out with a heads up or explanation before hand. The staff got defensive when asked what happened - I guess they were hoping people like me would still come and buy wine I guess? We had joined the club previously because we got a great deal on some Rose at a club member price. After this last visit, rude staff, meh wine- I decided to cancel the membership. I'm told they cannot cancel the membership because when i signed up I agreed to 2 shipments. I guess I'm stuck..I'll donate the wine elsewhere, or just toss it. I'll just chalk it up to poor service that is desperate to sell meh wine at a premium price. Their location will serve them well, I don't think it's repeat business or loyalty they are after. There are SO many better options in Paso. read more

I enjoyed the $10 tasting, but I have been to friendlier places. If you ask, they will give you an extra pour from something off the list. I would definitely buy their wine if I saw it in store or at a restaurant, but would not return to their tasting room. read more

If you come to Paso and miss J. Dusi you are missing the point of wine country. The experience that the people here deliver is second to... I was trying to think of something that it was second to but I just can't even. Oh, the pizza. The pizza isn't always here. It's here on seasonally appropriate days and it's exceptional. Amazing value on the wines. We really loved the 2014 Endless Crush and loved it. Can you tell that we loved it? And Janelle's mom's nuts. We got the recipe. We tried it ourselves. We can't replicate it. You have to come by and try them yourself. See you next time, guys! First stop from LA in Paso every time! read more

So if you're mil they will waive the ten dollar tasting fee. The wines here were nice and the people working were even nicer. It has a nice atmosphere and they also had multiple food vendors on property. The facility was nice w night ceilings and had a good feel to it. Stepping outside you had a view of the vineyard and they also have corn hole on site. I was also told that their wine club and pick up (when you grab your wine) party is pretty awesome and loaded with members and food trucks and live music. So if you're looking for a club like that then i would push you here. The wine itself was good and they were the only winery that was stopped at that had a port. Overall it was fun, in a good location, and had good wine at a good price and good options for military and waiving fees. read more

J Dusi Wines has a scenic view on Highway 46. It's in a lovely pastoral spot, that's close to Paso without feeling too urban. The hosts are very friendly, and the wines are delicious. They make a subtle Pinot Grigio. Their rose is so clear it looks like water(!) Dusi has a great food pairing with their wines- with spiced nuts and chocolate. Yes, the place has a hipster feel, a Portlandia of the Central Coast. It's got charm, picnic spots, a friendly dog. Be sure to get there at a good time because the parking is limited. read more

When we walked in and mentioned we were in the wine industry, we were instantly met with skepticism and arrogance from the woman working there. It was an odd and not welcoming combo. Then we moved to the wine tasting where our server was great, but the tasting consisted of mostly mediocre wines, save for 1 red. The grounds were nice, with a big spot for cornhole and a little tractor you could sit in and take pictures with. At the end, we met one of the owners and he was extremely friendly, and easy to talk to. Overall, if they got rid of the first "intro" staff, it would have probably changed our whole experience for the better. read more

Fabulous reds, small quiet tasting room. Great staff. Only complaint is they are a bit pricey. Price ranged from $55-$85 per bottle. Shipments if you are a member are once a year. read more

It is simply a wonderful winery! The employees treat you like family and are very gracious. The Pinot Grigio is superb. Whenever I get to visit I buy a case of it. I'm not a red wine drinker so can't say anything about the reds myself but everyone else raves! I just wish they had a white wine only club to join!! read more

The experience of going to J. Dusi wines is fun and interesting. This year, of course with the pandemic it was organized a bit differently. By that I mean that our was transaction was more efficient! But less social. It took less time, and we were not exposed to other customers or even staff. I called ahead to place our order, then drove from San Luis to Paso Robles to pick up our wine. When We got to the winery I called inside to staff. They immediately brought our order out, and put it in our trunk. I think we taken care of the financial part of the transaction over the phone. We closed up our trunk, and off we zoomed back home to San Luis Obispo. The ride to Paso is fabulous in the spring. Great drive, great wine, and great prices. I'm a fan and look forward to going a few times a year. Just as an aside I'll share that the Pinot Grigio is delicious. J Dusi ferments it in a stainless steel cask. For me that means the difference between a headache and no headache. This is my motivation for the trip up there, but is a pleasant trip regardless. While Dusi is known for its reds,I'll stick with my white. We brought home a couple of bottles of red, and I am looking forward to tasting it it. Also on the tasting agenda, another trip up and a socialized tasting experience! Keep up the good work J Dusi read more

Love this winery! The wines are delicious and the outdoor space is beautiful! It's a perfect way to spend an afternoon. They've made some smart adjustments due to the social distancing requirements but the vibe is still very warm, welcoming and relaxed. It's a great experience! I also love that this is a women-owned family business. Go visit and you won't be disappointed. read more

My friends and I visited J Dusi two years in a row. The wines are wonderful, atmosphere is inviting and the views from the spacious patio are stunning. It is beautiful and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and fun. read more

In terms of wine, this was the best of four wineries that we tried in the area. It was also the only one where they offered us some wine that was not on the tasting menu. Edit: reduced from 5 to 4 stars, because I found a winery with superior wine and free tastings on the next day. read more

We were sent here on a recommendation from a friend. Solid wines across the board. It was nice to meet the wine maker in person. Ended up getting a coupld of bottles and some nuts. The nuts were incredible. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Energetic hosts in a beautiful tasting room that is surrounded by gorgeous terrain. That is the good. The wines were not memorable except the Zin. Price points were very steep compared to excellent wines at other vineyards and wineries all over Paso. Tasting fee was not earned. Lots of hype here - catering to limos, buses and group tastings especially among the Millennial crowd. Not recommended for folks with educated palates. read more

Stopped by again on our way out of town. People are SUPER nice and low key here. The wine is just not my style and I couldn't find anything to take home, so we just paid for the tastings. That said, wine is all personal - there is no problem here - I just didn't personally love it. read more

This was hands down the best winery I have been to! I was lucky enough to visit there with friends of Janell, the wine maker. Her and Billy were so incredible. We tasted so many delicious wines, heard all the family stories of how their wines came to be. The grounds of the winery were adorable with old restored trucks and gorgeous vines everywhere. On Saturdays there is also a food truck guy from Song, that makes delicious food! We planned to go to several vineyards that day, but ended up spending the entire afternoon here because the ambience and wines were that fabulous!! Thank you for the perfect day! We are definitely going to make this an annual visit from our homes in Orange County! Not to mention we will have to restock our wine supply! Cheers to J Dusi! read more

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Not a bad wine on the list. We started with a really great and crisp pinto Grigio. The second wine was a zin that I loved. We had a rose off the tasting that we ended up buying 3 bottles of. And my boyfriend loves port so they're haute haute zin was the perfect finish. We got 2 bottles of it. Chris was super nice and engaging. The property is breath taking. There are plenty of activities to keep kids or adults occupied. Coco the dog is awesome as well. read more

The new tasting room for J Dusi Wines, located on Highway 46 West (not East) is not where they have had their family vineyards for four generations. Winemaker Janell Dusi said that her father started as a farmer. Janell herself helped pick grapes for 16 years, and she thought that they work so hard and the grapes just go out of the driveway, why don't we make wine? So Janell's grandfather taught her the winemaking basics at 16 and she entered her first wine competition at 17. While attending college she continued to make wine every year; she hand bottled her wine, gave it away to friends, and by 2006 she came out with J Dusi Wines and made 450 cases. They began with distributors in five states, a wine club, and slowly began making blends and other varietals. Janell went to south Australia to learn more, then came back home and chose to take classes at UCSB over Davis. To this day her family still sells fruit to other wineries like Turley, Tobin James and home winemakers. Tasting (My aroma notes are followed by ";" to divide them from the tasting notes.) 2012 Pinot Grigio Crisp Ambrosia apples, pear, pale honey and a whiff of lemon rind; Nice viscosity, same fruit from the aroma to palate, very crisp, medium acid. 2011 Sly 50% Tempranillo, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah. Dark and dusty fruit, plums, cigar; spice comes out on the taste, jam on toast, great juicy flavor balanced with spice. Really liked this. 2011 Ruby Slippers 42% Grenache, 37% Mourvedre, 21% Syrah. (Since they opened last September Janell's two 86 year-old grandmothers have been coming in to help in the tasting room every day. As both are named Dorothy they named did the wine Ruby Slippers for them.) Again, I got the spices right on the nose, then followed by red to blue fruits; more tannic than the Sly, followed by fruit, then spice, full mouth feel and long, palate-drying finish. 2011 Zinfandel This time I got fruit before spice, chocolate covered black cherry; smoky dark fruit, chewy, dry, very well done. 2010 Syrah A big sugared plum nose, followed by strawberry, raspberry, blueberry; smoky, oak, dry, dried blueberries, tannic, a little tingly on the tongue for the finish. read more

Bad experience. Not treated with respect as potential wine purchasers. Suggest going anywhere else. At the end of our last tasting we were asked if we wanted to revisit any wines. When we said "yes, we'd like to try Don again", A tall woman with long blond hair (who basically appeared out of no where) said - right in front of us, but to the server - "No, they've already tasted that one. No more." So we pointed to another wine and she said "no don't pour that for them. It's almost gone and then we'll have to open another bottle ". We were shocked and offended . What she didn't know was that we were planning to join as members, that we needed to purchase gifts for our business and were planning to buy a case of wine, and that we wanted to include J Dusi business cards at our VRBO rental to encourage our guests to come to J Dusi. Based on our experience today, none of the above will ever happen and we will never re-visit this establishment. There are over 300 other wineries with fabulous wine and great customer service where we will happily spend our money. read more

Stopped in Paso on our way from LA to SF. This was our second visit to the area. Last time we visited some of the larger wineries. (Loved Turley) This time we visited J. Dusi's new tasting room on 46.It is a bit difficult to find but worth the effort. This is truly a family operation that is welcoming, beautiful and makes some darn good wines. The day we visited there was a gourmet food truck out back that served some wonderful sandwiches. The Dusi roots run deep in this area. They have been growing grapes for almost a century. Got to taste Janell's Pinot Gris, zin and Syrah. Her zin is elegant and not an "in your face" Lodi style. Really wonderful. We really loved the Caterina's Hill Syrah. Outstanding. If you stop here you will not be disappointed and you will surely leave with some bottles of vino. read more

Attention to visitors were lightweight. The wines are sub-par compared to competing wineries. The little plates of noshes were nice. Service was OK but can't overcome the mediocre wines. Suggest visitors try L'Aventure, Law Estste, Turley or Linne Colado for a five star experience. read more

Great wines and a great spot to picnic. The ladies working the tasting bar offered to pour us our tastes out at our picnic table so we got to enjoy the wine while overlooking the vineyards that were being planted. Tasting was $10 and the wines were great! read more

Love, love, loved this place. We came here after visiting Doce Robles Winery (bad experience, you can read my review) and were greeted by friendly staff and the owner. Their dog Jenna, black lab, is so well-behaved and friendly, our kids and our silky terrier were all playing with her. Wine is good, especially their Syrah-and normally I don't really like Syrah. Their port paired with chocolate salami was the best to finish our tasting there. I will surely be back to visit this place when I'm in the area and will recommend it to all my friends. Thank you for such great experience. read more

J Dusi Wines - I love the rustic warmth and friendliness of this place - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Love the wines and the ppl! Great vibe and great place to picnic and hang!

The JDusi family is awesome. We had a private tasting in the cellar for 12 and there were baby chicks and roosters in there too! The tastings were great and we all bought a few bottles. I really liked their Zin 2011 and I'm not even a Zin fan. The snacks at the tastings were generous and classy. They do not skimp on their patrons! I'd recommend this place to anyone. There's plenty of parking and picnic tables to eat lunch. They have a food truck as well so you can eat after your tasting. read more

Women-owned. Food pairings with tastings. Pretty 'grounds' to hang out and picnic. Cool staff. Yay... read more

We liked the food plate (awesome!). The people pouring were really nice and chatty. The wine was not wonderful, in my opinion. I felt like they were still getting the hang of things - we liked what we tasted, but not enough to feel compelled to buy a bottle. It wasn't anything special. read more

This winery is located in a great part of town. We enjoyed all the wines we tasted. A beautiful location with fun staff they even do a food nut and cheese chocolate pairing which is delightful. We will be returning soon. They have a cute dog, black lab Coco super friendly. read more

Jannell and her Dusi Team are amazing. We love this family owned vineyard. Her recommendations are spot on, prices reasonable and the flavor out of this world. Please keep doing what you are doing! If you read this and don't visit Dusi, you missed it! read more

Had a great experience tasting at J Dusi yesterday! Very comfortable patio seating, large couches and chairs with huge umbrellas for shade!

A winery that's truly family run had a tour today from the wine makers mom and had our pours from her brother great wines at a moderate price we became wine club members after our first wine tasting a few months ago Teri the wine makers aunt is a sweetheart and a fun person to have a tasting with request her if she's available! the sly from today's line up was the star for us complex fruit forward $10 tasting pp read more

Great little spot in wine country, very clean and the staff is absolutely great. Great place for a Zinfandel. read more

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I had a friend visiting from Napa and we always try somewhere new on each visit. Both of us give five stars for J Dusi! The atmosphere- fun and classy yet comfortable and bright. The service- so friendly and Kathy was very knowledgeable and shared the Dusi history and information about the vineyards which made it so personal. The wines- fabulous! We loved that the tasting menus had white and reds and there are even a few 100% varietals which always makes for interesting tasting. My summer go to has been the Pinot Grigio for a while, but looking forward to enjoying some new favorites and making this a go to tasting stop. read more

$10 for 6 wines. Animal crackers too! Memory lane. My girlfriend's Favorite was the port! The staff was extremely friendly. Great family owned winery. Fair amount of parking, and nice clean restrooms. read more

Beautiful winery with picnic tables, a swing next to the vines, lovely plate with every tasting, good service. Not impressed with any of the wines, very bland, no complexity or dimension or much flavor. read more

A very cute tasting room and some really great wines. However I found the staff (one in particular) unfriendly and at one point rude. I can say that while I may purchase their wine in the future if I happen to see them, I will not return to the tasting room. My niece and my sister watched our pourer roll her eyes at me when I was taking too long to enter my information into their iPad for my receipt. As well as making it difficult for my nieces friend to pick up a case that was ordered online. It took a great deal of back and forth for her to find the order. At one point she told my friend to leave and come back because they were too busy to continue looking. Not OK. We try to go to a couple wineries when I am visiting each year. Crossing this one off the list. Too bad really because I did enjoy the wine. But there are too many nice places to visit where you are not made to feel as if the workers are irritated by your being there. read more

Nice, smaller winery. We even got complimentary cheese, salami and crackers. Bought a nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.

If I could give 0 I would. Made a reservation for two tastings. 30 a piece. First pino grig. Porch wine. Second was a zin. I am not a zin fan so I won't judge. Second another zin before their cab and blend. I notice there was a rose on the menu and asked if I could sub the 2nd zin for the rose. Our server was offended. And said well " I'd you don't like reds why not just do a glass of the rose. For $8 ". I said. Well we have never been here so I have no idea. I just wanted to know if I could make one substitution. " she came back with a glass of the rose. I was defiantly uncomfortable and my husband and I prefer leave so we tried to flag someone to pay and go. Nobody. So I went inside. Asked if I could pay.. explained the situation. He charged us 30 full flight tasting and 10 for my glass not 8. He said oh I can tell our manager. But he had already charged me soooo what good does that do?? We will never go back. Horrible service bad wines. read more

Wonderful atmosphere. The vintner is friendly and gets her hands dirty in every aspect of the business. The Wine itself was fine, but possibly not the best of Paso Robles read more

Wonderful wine, customer service and ambiance! Beautiful patio area to enjoy your wine! I will definitely add this to my list of stops to bring visiting family to check out! read more