2016 Force Majeure Parabellum Alluvio
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A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the 2016 Parabellum Alluvio has a full nose with a mineral-rich dustiness that is covered by juicy plum, blackberry essence, mocha and crème de cassis. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, the wine shows precision and focus with a clean core of dark fruit tones and oak spices. The wine is focused and has an open-knit structure and ends with a lingering finish, showing an excellent value for this 300-case production.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Parabellum Alluvio is the entry-level Bordeaux blend (the second wine, if you will) and it is 62% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot. It's complex, layered, and incredibly elegant, with silky tannins as well as loads of dried cherries, bouquet garni, crushed rock, and hints of spring flower. I’m always shocked at the quality of this estate’s so-called entry level wines, and this is a beautiful wine in its own right. Drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years.