Well, except that blending is a big part of what a winemaker does and, basically, it should be left to professionals. All else is monkeys and typewriters. If you can't tell the diff between a Barefoot and a Silver Oak, what do you think home blending is going to accomplish?

Wine snobbery may be bullshit, just like jazz snobbery. But that's not the same as 'appreciation,' which requires some education and experience, maybe even some aptitude.

Or think instead of sex: Wow, that sure was great! Why would I want to try anything different? tl;dr: You don't know what you're missing, or you're doing it wrong--or, more likely, both.

https://winemakermag.com/95-blending-batches-tips-from-the-p...