Does anyone else drink blends?

[JohnG]

It should've been "Calif", right?

It's my understanding that wines have been blended throughout history, and that single varietal wines are a relatively more recent development. In fact, skillful blending is a significant part of the art of wine making, allowing one to balance the strengths and weaknesses of different grapes, or grapes from different areas.

A couple of my favorite blends -- offering great bang for the buck -- come from Bonny Doon (Big House Red and White) and Coppola (Rosso & Bianco).