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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
Location on the World Wine Map
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
Location on the World Wine Map
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
Location on the World Wine Map
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.
Cont..
• 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.