Figure 8.18 is a particular wine comparison, not proof every blend improves the best component or that complexity causes higher quality.
This directly supports measured bench trials, controlled dilution, repeat tasting, and preservation of every candidate formula.
Jackson describes blending as a means of shaping wine character and consistency. His example compares component wines with 50:50 blends; it does not establish that all blends outperform their best component.
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Chapter 8 — Winery: Blending
Fresh consecutive source reading completed September 28, 2026. Locator corrected to the supplied 753-sheet PDF; screen counters were previously mislabeled printed pages. Paraphrase checked against its source context. Figure 8.18 is a particular wine comparison, not proof every blend improves the best component or that complexity causes higher quality.
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