Will the pure-bred wine please stand up.

[Dogwalker]

Question? (What else from me?)
I have noticed over the past several months that alot of "blended wines" seem to be showing up on the shelves of my local wine store.
Is this true or am I just noticing it more as I learn about wines? If true could it be because of price? Its cheaper to mix different types of wine togeather then to use all one type, I believe.
I know that the blending of wine isn't a new idea. Are there any "old standbys" as it were in the blending business?
Thanks, Chuck