Andy's Pick

A big wine with elegance because wine dads are classy dads. This Syrah from old vines in two of the best sites on the Cornas hill is the perfect wine for those steaks and veggies dad might be grilling up. When he's firing up the grill, pour this in a decanter and when it's time for dinner it will be singing. Aromas of dark berries lead with hints of sage, bay leaf, licorice and crushed stone. Full-bodied and ripe, but neither heavy nor rich with a lengthy finish. (Also if dads grilling, make sure someone else is doing the dishes). 

Additional Notes from Polaner Selections:

"Vincent Paris, whose first vintage was 1997, is as shy as his wines are bold. In his early 30's, he has retro sideburns, but not much else about this appellation's established star is "retro". Vincent's uncle is Robert Michel, one of Cornas' finest growers. He made his two first wines with his uncle and then, seeking autonomy, rented facilities for the vinification of his most recent wines.  He inherited most of his vines from his grandfather (some of which are 90 years old) and also rented, then purchased, vines from his uncle, including "Geynale" in the Cornas amphitheatre. Cornas "La Geynale", a blend of mostly Genale from the 1910 plantings he purchased from his uncle, along with 20-30% from neighboring Reynard. The addition of the "y" in Geynale is a nod to this unique blend."