The art of wine blending is purely for the purpose of creating a more complex and flavourful wine. It can enhance the aromas, texture, body, finish, and colour; Merlot can help soften Cabernet’s tannins; Syrah can give lift and body to a Pinot. In many regions blending is a tradition, as it is in the greats of Bordeaux and Rhône. Australia is no different, with a tradition of blending going back to the earliest days of the Australian wine industry.