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APPELLATIONS A Complex Tale of David Vergari of Thornton Winery. A TEMECULA VALLEY WINERIES SHOWCASE THE BEAUTY OF BLENDS by Rich Manning / photos by Leigh Castelli Taste wine blend is a creative story; its rich hues, deep aromatics and complex flavor compositions culled from different grape varieties represent memorable characters just waiting to be shared. As the author of such magnificent tales, the winery that constructs a blend must have an unwavering desire to produce a label that takes the familiar tasting tropes of the vineyard and combines them to form the most beautiful wine possible. 62 / the tasting panel / december 201 1