Introduction to New World Wine

Where in the world

• Old World vs New World

• Example: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States

Characteristics

• Style

• Varietal/ Generic Labelling

• Marketing

Old World Vs. New World

• Region Vs. Varietal.

• Decades of ageing Vs. Months before consumption.

• Mysticism and Romance Vs. Practicality and Approachability.

• High Price Vs low Price.

ARGENTINA

Location on the World Wine Map

ORIGIN• Mass European

immigration.• Vineyards around

Andes• 90% Flood

irrigation• Organic wine

production• Promotes Malbec

+ Torrontes• DOC in 1992

Sub-regions

• Mendoza

• San Juan

• Cafayate

• Rio Negro

Commonly used Grape Varieties

• Malbec

• Torrontés

• Bonarda

• Tempranillo

• Chardonnay

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Muscat

Famous Houses

• Terrazas Infinitus

AUSTRALIA

DOWN UNDER

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

• First recognised in 1788 in NSW• Quickly gained sight on the world map• Promote grape variety than region• Wine legislation: Geographical Indication

(GI)• Biggest exporter to UK• Introduced screwcap• 90% produce quaffable wines• Phylloxera hit in 1875

Sub-regions

• Victoria

• Tasmania

• Western Australia

• South Australia

• New South Wales

Commonly Planted Grape varieties

• Chardonnay

• Sauvignon Blanc

• Semillon

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Shiraz

• Pinot Noir

Famous Houses

• Penfolds Yering station

Chile

Location on the World Wine Map

Soil:Clay, Loam, Limestone, Tuffeau

Climate:Maritime influence, Mediterranean climate, Humboldt current

Grape varieties:Red: Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet franc, Pinot noir, Syrah, Malbec, Carignan

White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Riesling, Viognier, Torontel, Pedro Ximénez, Gewürztraminer and Muscat of Alexandria

Quality Classification

• Not based on European system• Minimum 75% of grape variety, vintage and region mentioned.

Major Wine Styles ProducedFruity clean reds and whites, pink, sparkling and sweet (late harvest) wines.

Major Wine Producing Areas

Aconcagua Region- The region contributes excellent whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and reds from Pinot Noir.

Central Valley Region- most important, 90% exports from here. Outanding source of old Cabernet vines, Merlot and Carmenère.

Southern Region- Produces aromatic whites from Riesling and Gewurztraminer

Famous Houses:

•Casillero del Diablo•Cono Sur

THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO

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ORIGIN

• Immigrants grew vine• Vineyards in all states• Wine laws: AVA• Fourth largest wine producer• California, Washington, New York State,

Canada + Mexico

Soil:Clay, Loam, Limestone, Tuffeau

Climate:Mediterranean climate

Grape Varieties:Red & White- You name it we have it

Quality Classification

• AVA i.e. Napa Valley, Santa Barbera• Not based on European system• Minimum 75% of grape variety, vintage and region mentioned.

Major Wine Styles ProducedFruity clean reds and whites, pink, sparkling and sweet (late harvest) wines.

Major Wine Producing Areas • California• Washington• Oregon• New York

Famous Houses:

• Titus Silver Thread

Canada

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CANADA

• Biggest Ice-Wine maker

• Semi-continental climate

• Still wines too• Calcareous +

limestone Soil• Houses: Cave

Spring, Le Clos Jordanne, Inniskillin (Ice-Wine), Lailey

Mexico

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MEXICO

• 4th largest viticulture

• Hecho en Mexico• Sandy soil• Coastal influence• Drip irrigation• Full bodied reds• Houses: Calaghan

Vineyards, Gruet, Viviano.

South Africa

Location on the World Wine Map

Map of South Africa

Soil:Clay, Sand & Shale

Climate:Mediterranean climate, Coastal influence

Grape varieties:Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Pinot noir, Shiraz, Ruby Cabernet

White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Muscadel, Hanepoot

Quality Classification:• 60 appellations within the Wine of Origin (WO) system

Major Wine Styles ProducedFruity clean reds and whites, pink, sparkling and sweet (late harvest) wines.

Major Wine Producing Areas

Constantia: The region contributes excellent whites from Sauvignon Blanc.

Stellenbosch: well known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage and Shiraz. Whites used are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc

Franschhoek Valley: Full flavoured whites with noticeable acidity.

Breede River Valley: Chardonnay, Shiraz, Muscadel & Hanepoot wines

Overberg: Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin

Paarl: Produces Fortified wines

Famous Houses:

Iona Thelema

New Zealand

Location on the World Wine Map

Map of New Zealand

Soil:Free draining Alluvial soil

Climate:Maritime climate

Grape varieties:Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot noir, Shiraz, Malbec, Tempranillo, Sangiovese

White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and less commonly ,Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau and Viognier.,

Major Wine Styles ProducedFruity clean reds and whites, pink & sparkling

Major Wine Producing Areas

North IslandAucklandGisborneHawkes BayWellington

South IslandMarlboroughNelson CanterburyOtago

Famous Houses:

Cloudy Bay Anthem

Wines of India

• Indian wines getting Recognition

• Growth rate is 9%

• Maximum export to European Countries including France

• Grover Vineyards' (Bangalore based Winery) premier red wine, La Reserve, has been named as one of the top-ranking wine brands in the world market by the Decanter magazine.

Grover Vineyards

Sula Vineyards

Grape Variety

• Cabernet Shiraz

• Chenin Blanc

• Syrah

• Chardonnay

• Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions• Nasik (Maharastra State): Biggest wine producing

region in India. This region includes Pune, Nasik and Ahmed Nagar. It is above 800 meter sea level. Several top wineries are located in this area including Chateau Indage and Sula Wines.

• Sangali (Maharastra State): This region includes Solapur, Sangali, Satara and Latur. It is above 800 meter sea level.

• Bangalre (Karnataka State): Nandi Hills located about around 45 kilometer North of Bangalore City. Grover Vineyards is located in Nandi Hills. It is above 800 meter sea level.

• Himachal : It is located at Northern India. It is upcoming state for the wine production. Temperature varies from 20 C to 40 C. Unique Climate of this region attracts the wine make to produce delicate wine grapes.

Wine Brands in India

• Indage Wines- Indage, based in Narayangaon - on the Pune-Nashik Road. The famous ‘Chantilli’ came out in the year 1989. The wine brand was the first to make wines that were ‘bottled in India’, 

• Grover Vineyards- Grover Vineyards, the Bangalore-based winery, was established in the year 1989. 

• Sula Wines- Sula Wines, launched in the year 2000, wineries based in Maharashtra.

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• Sankalp Wines- The Company is situated in the Vinchur Wine Park, on the outskirts of the Nashik city of Maharashtra. It launched its brand Vinsura Wines in 2003.

• Vintage Wines- Vintage Wines, yet another winery situated near Nashik, has been given the credit of producing one of the best wines in India today.