Michael David’s big, juicy, crowd-pleasing red blend, with minority amounts of Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Tannat, Souzou, Cab Franc, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah, was aged in French oak for over three years. Soft and ready to drink now, with a touch of sweet cherry cola.——V.B.(8/1/2011)—— 87