2018 | Hess Persson Panthera Chardonnay | Russian River Fleurie Coppo's Camp du Rouss Barbera

Coppo's Camp du Rouss Barbera d'Asti appears a dark ruby red in the glass and smells seductively of warm spices and juicy red berry and stone fruits

with aromas of crunchy dried fall leaves and wet clay mixing it up with ripe blackberries and tart cranberries

smoldering finish

and stony notes evolve along with some beeswax and marzipan accents

2018 | Hess Persson Panthera Chardonnay | Russian River Fleurie Coppo's Camp du Rouss BarberaThe wine opens with enticing aromas of baked apple, pear, and citrus zest layered with notes of toasted almond, honeycomb, and vanilla. On the palate, Panthera Chardonnay delivers a luxurious mouthfeel with flavors of ripe peach, lemon curd, and crme brle, supported by vibrant acidity and a touch of minerality. The finish is long, smooth, and sophisticated, leaving hints of spice and oak.