2017 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora del Tercer Gemelo The Third Twin, Santa Ynez Valley, California, USA
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Santa Ynez Valley |
| Producer | The Third Twin |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Mourvèdre Blend |
| ABV | 15.9% |
| Format | 5x75cl |
| Packaging | Original Wood Case |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Provenance | Purchased by Liquid Assets directly from the winery; directly imported into the UK by Liquid Assets; securely stored in a climate-controlled bonded facility |
| Stock | 2 cases (in stock and available immediately) |
98+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate (August 2020)
This is the second edition of this single-vineyard cuvée from The Third Twin estate in Los Alamos, as a follow-up to last year’s “Nuestra Senora Del Tercer Gemelo,” but this time the core of the blend is Grenache as opposed to Mourvèdre. Due to a possible trademark dispute, this wine may get a name change prior to release, potentially to be called, “The Other Lady.” The small proportion of Viognier in this blend was co-fermented with red grapes, but interestingly, because it ripens earlier than the reds, the white berries were frozen and added to the reds at the time of fermentation. As an added bonus, these frozen grapes help to cool and, therefore, slow the fermentation. This wine was recently bottled, on May 22, 2020, after spending 32 months in French oak, 12% new.
(94-96) Antonio Galloni, Vinous (August 2020)
An explosion of floral and spice notes lifts from the 2017 Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo. Crushed red berries, flowers, mint and cinnamon give the 2017 striking aromatic intensity to match its mid-weight personality. Silky tannins and lifted aromatics add to a feeling of weightlessness in this very pretty, nuanced wine. The blend is 42% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 15% Petite Sirah, 12% Graciano, 11.5% Syrah and 2.5% Viognier, using 18% whole clusters. Aging of around 32 months was done in mostly used oak, with 12% new wood.
99 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (November 2021)
The 2017 Nuestra Senora Del Tercer Gemelo sports a ruby/purple color (though not completely opaque), followed by a gorgeous nose of bright cherry, white pepper, black raspberry, white chocolate, and herbes de Provence. With generous notes of smoked meats and game as well as a kiss of iron and iodine, this full-bodied red is just thrilling on the palate, with fine tannins as well as good spine of acidity. It’s just a stunning wine – wow.
| Vintage | Format | Packaging | Stock | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5x75cl | 2 cases | £2,300.00 | In Bond | View |