Winery Story
The Third Twin
As well as being a blending component in the Sine Qua Non wines, The Third Twin is a separate, single-vineyard label producing two very small production wines: a Graciano and an annually changing, multi-variety blend called Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo.
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Manfred and Elaine Krankl of Sine Qua Non bought The Third Twin Vineyard in Los Alamos in 2010. “When we bought The Third Twin, there was already a vineyard there, and we doubled it in size,” Manfred explained. “This is a dry, sandy vineyard. I wanted something that would do well under hot, dry conditions,...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Central Coast
Address: PO Box 38, Oak View, CA 93022
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Graciano, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Touriga Nacional
Vineyard Size: 35 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2014
Owner: Elaine & Manfred Krankl
Winemaker: Manfred Krankl
Website: https://thethirdtwin.net/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: September 2025