2023 Violet's Paradise, Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
2023 Violet's Paradise, Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
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The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a structured, aromatic red from Sonoma County’s Moon Mountain District AVA. It brings violet, black pepper, cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry, and a mineral-driven finish — refined without being restrained, with savory depth and a lifted, elegant profile.
A good fit for those who enjoy reds with perfume and structure. Good with roasted chicken, pork, lamb, and mushroom-forward dishes.
Product Details
- Product Type: Wine
- Style: Cabernet Franc
- Vintage: 2023
- Country of Origin: United States
- Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
- Best For: Roasted chicken, pork, lamb, mushroom dishes, structured red wine lovers
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Violet, black pepper, cherry, and boysenberry with a lift of fresh herbs
- Palate: Structured and aromatic with black raspberry, mineral notes, and savory depth
- Finish: Mineral-driven and persistent
- Flavor Profile: An elegant, mountain-grown Cabernet Franc with aromatic complexity and firm structure. The kind of wine that rewards attention.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 60–64°F. Decant 20–30 minutes. Good with roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, or lighter charcuterie.
What Makes It Special
Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — one of the most storied vineyard sites in California, with volcanic red soils and a high elevation that produces wines with distinctive structure and minerality. Cabernet Franc thrives here, bringing the variety’s signature floral and pepper character in a fully realized form.
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Tasting Notes
Nose: Violet, black pepper, cherry, boysenberry, and fresh herb lift. Aromatic and inviting.
Palate: Structured with black raspberry, mineral notes, and savory depth. The mountain-grown character comes through clearly.
Finish: Mineral-driven and persistent.
Overall Profile: An elegant, aromatic Cabernet Franc from Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma's Moon Mountain District AVA. Perfume, structure, and mineral character from a storied California vineyard site.
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What does Violet's Paradise Cabernet Franc taste like?
Aromatic and structured — violet, black pepper, cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry, and a mineral finish. Elegant with savory depth.
What is Cabernet Franc?
Cabernet Franc is a red grape variety known for its floral aromatics, black pepper character, and medium-bodied structure. It is one of the key grapes in Bordeaux blends and shines as a standalone varietal from quality sites.
Should I decant it?
Yes. Decant 20–30 minutes at 60–64°F to let the aromatics open up.
What foods pair well with it?
Roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, and lighter charcuterie. The structure and perfume make it versatile across a range of dishes.
What makes Monte Rosso Vineyard special?
Monte Rosso is a high-elevation Sonoma vineyard with volcanic red soils in the Moon Mountain District AVA. The site produces wines with intense fruit, firm structure, and distinctive mineral character.
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