2010 Fleury Estate Winery Syrah
Bottle (75 cl - Standard)
Fleury Estate is a very successful winery from Napa Valley in California. Brian Fleury, the owner of this renowned winery began his journey in the world of wine in 2000 when he purchased it from Rutheford. Passionate about red wines- Cabernet Sauvignon especially- he proved that through passion and hard work dreams could become reality. Fleury Estate Winery comprises 50 hectares of vineyards in Napa Valley wine region (Rutherford, St. Helena and Howell Mountain).
California Wines
California is the largest and most important wine region in the USA. The main varieties used to make Californian wines are Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay together with a wide range of traditional more European varieties such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. As for Californian white wines varieties, Sauvignon Blanc comes second right after Chardonnay. Also, California as a wine region hosts some of the most famous vineyards in the world: Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Lodi.
Shiraz (Syrah) Wines
Syrah is a dark-skinned grape variety originating from Rhône Valley, France. In Australia the variety gained a distinct personality and is known as Shiraz. Syrah wines are famous around the world for their peppery earthy notes alongside hints of blackcurrant, licorice, tanned leather and smoky scents. The best authentic Syrah red wines are to be found in the northern part of the Rhône Valley followed by some excellent examples from California, Oregon in the US and Australia.
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