If a winemaker cannot take two or more wines and blend to create a wine of better quality than any of its counter parts, then the blend should not take place. Blend only sound wines. Test blends on a small scale first. Blend with a goal in mind. Never blend a bad wine with a good one.
Blend wines from the same year.
Filter after blending is complete. Test several blending strategies. Keep detailed tasting notes. Mechanics Of Blending. To improve the color of a wine.