Cab and Syrah from the Central Valley blend really well; I never did
Zin from grapes but can't imagine it being bad in a blend. I usually
end up blending the cab and Syrah 50/50; personally i think the Syrah
is the best of the bunch.

I usually make a rose from Grenache that comes out well; after pressing
those skins go into a pail of red juice I happen to be making too.

Joe