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Force Majeure

Parabellum Coulée 2019

Red Mountain

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Made utilizing meticulously farmed grapes from the estate vineyards on Red Mountain and in the Walla Walla Valley, these wines receive the same care and attention in both winemaking and viticulture as the upper-tier Force Majeure wines. The goal with Parabellum is to produce beautiful and approachable wines that are reflective of their varieties and terroir, without constraints on blending. Parabellum provides an opportunity to savor an authentic wine of distinction at a great value.

Vineyard

Most of the fruit comes from the Red Mountain AVA, supplemented by the Walla Walla Valley, all estate managed. Both sites feature high elevation (over 2000 ft in the Walla Walla Valley), steep slopes, and a Basalt bedrock covered by varying depths of loess.

Winemaking

Fermented in concrete from free-run juice. Aged 18 months in 20% large format new French oak. 76% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise, 3% Cinsault

Tasting Note

“Rocking red and blue fruits, white pepper, leafy herbs, graphite, and crushed stone define the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has terrific purity, plenty of tannins, and a great finish.” – Jeb Dunnuck

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Cinsault, Counoise, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

Appellation

Red Mountain

Farming

Practicing Organic

Suggested Retail Price

$55

Reviews

94

"Terrific Purity"

Jeb Dunnuck - December 21, 2022

"What can be thought of as the entry level Rhône blend from this estate, the 2019 Parabellum Coulee is based on 76% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault and Counoise. Rocking red and blue fruits, white pepper, leafy herbs, graphite, and crushed stone define the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has terrific purity, plenty of tannins, and a great finish." -J.D 7/22

 

93

"Beautifully Textured"

Vinous - December 21, 2022

"Showing a good degree of decadence, the beautifully textured ‘Coulee’ by Parabellum revels in its concentrated huckleberry, coffee ground and black tea flavors that mingle with the soft sense of mouthfeel and smoky/salty undercurrents." -OB 11/21

 

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