That is no longer the case. Blending 2-3 varietals is no longer the cheaper, lesser quality option. This is not to be confused with table or bulk wines where the consumer doesn’t really know what grape and percentage thereof is in the bottle. These boutique blends are clearly detailed on the label and, even at our CA Costco stores sell for $20 a bottle. I live about an hours drive from the Napa Valley, and blended wines are becoming more popular than ever before. Ditto for Paso Robles.