2022 Sine Qua Non The Third Twin Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo [V98][JD97]

Producer: Sine Qua Non   
Region: Central Coast, California
Blend: 44% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 7.2% Mourvèdre, 7% Graciano, 4.7% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Viognier 
Year: 2022 

Vinous, 98 Points 

"The 2022 Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo has a powerful savory profile that immediately commands attention, with chaparral, tobacco, petrichor and white truffle wrapped around a deep core of inky black fruit. Massively built yet incredibly bright, it carries juicy, reviving acidity and a surprising elegance despite its sheer size. Layers unfurl with air—game, graphite, smoked herbs—adding to the kaleidoscopic personality. The blend is 44% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 7.2% Mourvèdre, 7% Graciano, 4.7% Petite Sirah and 1.5% Viognier. The 42% whole clusters really speak, knitting seamlessly into the structure, while 31.5 months in 53% new French oak frame the concentration without excess weight. This is a mouthful of wine—one of those rare bottles that stops you in your tracks." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 97 Points 

"Made from 44.6% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 7.2% Mourvèdre, 7.0% Graciano, 4.7% Petite Sirah, and the rest Viognier, the 2022 The Third Twin Nuestra Senora Del Tercer Gemelo was fermented with 42% whole clusters and aged in 53% new French oak for 31.5 months. Black cherries, pepper, leather, some meaty notes, as well as incense, all emerge from the glass. Beautifully textured and full-bodied, it has ripe, velvety tannins and a great finish. This is a ripe, concentrated, complex wine that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and see its 20th birthday in fine form. Drink 2027-2042." 

Alcohol: 15.7% 

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