In my earlier days of exploring wine, I did like the Rubaiyat by Cakebread, which was a mid priced blend of mostly pinot with something like 10-20% Syrah.
I think the blend varied from year to year and sometimes bits of other varieties are thrown in.
I recall liking it as an easy drinking, spicy red that was good pairing for the grill. But I haven’t had it in a very long time.