Blending

The combining of wines, grapes, lots, barrels, vineyards, or vintages to create a final wine.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Blending can improve balance, consistency, complexity, or house style. It may involve different grape varieties or different lots of the same variety.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Blending is not inherently lower quality; many famous wines are blends.</p>