Twin Arches

Gabriëlskloof Wines

Five Arches Bot River Cabernet Franc Blend 2008

A Bordeaux blend, with Cabernet Franc as its foundation It is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Almost opaque with ruby edge in glass and mouth filling. Both rich and elegant with mulberry cigar and graphite hints. Well structured tannins and a delight.
Decanted and wine evolved over next hour or so.
Good stuff 👍
— a month ago

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The Third Twin

Nuestra Seniora Del Tercer Gemelo Red Blend 2017

Redemption
Definitely a 2nd day wine, but I’m happy with the first glass tonight
Composed of 42% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 15% Petite Sirah, 12% Graciano, 11.5% Syrah and 2.5% Viognier, employing 18% whole clusters,
— 2 years ago

Shay, LM and 21 others liked this
Shay A

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These are really good. After the last 3-years, I gave up my allocation to a buddy. At $330/bottle all in, it adds up quickly.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Yes I stopped buying as well,
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

2nd day with a decant is impressive,
1 bottle left, I’ll repeat the process

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2014

The 2014 vintage was the last harvest while Serge Hochar was still alive. He tragically drowned while on holiday, NYE in 2014. I have no logical reason to be wary of Musar’s future as the team involved in producing the wines have been in place for some time. However, Serge’s death was for me, the loss of an wine hero. This is my first experience with the 2014 and I can’t help but reflect on the unforgettable experiences I’ve had drinking wines that he produced.

Decanted for several hours prior to dinner, the wine appears a deep purple turning garnet after plenty of air with an opaque core. High intensity, medium+ viscosity, a touch of sediment. On the nose, this is a wild carnival for the senses with cherries, mulberries, rhubarb pie, Twin Bing, harissa, kofta, pipe tobacco, oud, teriyaki, and event canned peaches (though only after some time in the glass). On the palate, things are much more modest with a very compelling cherry compote and bright cranberry notes with some tobacco and baking spices. Very primary at this stage. Medium tannin with medium+ acid. The finish long…forever and a day with dried cherries and dates bringing me home. While still an infant, this is shaping up to be a lovely and long-lived vintage of Musar Rouge. Cheers, Serge. Your legacy lives on.
— 3 years ago

Andrew, Severn and 15 others liked this
Daniel M

Daniel M

This is for this kind of note that everybody comes back here again and again, pour after pour. Thank you!

Castello di Amorosa

Twin Creeks Vineyard Barbera 2012

Ripe fruit, good acid, balanced and finish well. Drinking 2012 in Aug '24, fantastic bottle to share on a late summer evening paired with prime tenderloin, with my beautiful wife. — 3 months ago

Libby Enright
with Libby

Château Kalpak

Twin Red Blend

2010....great great wine — 3 years ago

Krankl Wine

The Third Twin Graciano 2017

Could have used more air. Got better over time. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Severn and 5 others liked this

Littorai

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

12.6% ABV
Blend:
45% Twin Hills (So.Sebastopol)
5% Balinard Vineyard (Occidental)
23% declassified Hirsch, Mays Canyon, The Pivot
The Haven,& Thieriot Vineyards.
28% press wines of same vineyards
Light bodied, medium color, cherry
— 2 years ago