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The wine industry is booming in the new world. South Africa, Australia and New Zealand not only produce outstanding rugby teams, but some of the world’s most delectable wine. Yet, if you really want to discover the varied tastes of new world wine, you must head to the Americas. Whilst many states make their own wine, four in particular have nurtured a burgeoning reputation for producing the highest quality products. Here are four of the best and what each region has to offer.

Canada
Starting in the far north, Canada is perhaps the least well known of the four major wine-producing countries listed here, but there is a good reason for that: with prohibition in place until 1927 and bureaucracy stopping production until 1974, the country does not have the rich history of wine making which many other countries boast. However, once producers were given the go ahead, they discovered parts of the country offered ideal growing conditions, especially around the great lakes in Ontario, British Columbia, and the Okanagan Valley.

Recommended: Canada is famous for its Icewine and there are few better than Peller Estates Icewine Canada. Give it a go if you want a truly outstanding dessert wine with a crisp, fruity taste that only a quality Icewine can provide.

United States
Most wine in the US is grown in California, with smaller pockets of producers in Oregon, New York state and Washington. The state produces a vast amount of wine each year, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay the most popularly grown varieties. In contrast, Oregon and Washington are better known for their delicious Pinot Noir and it is interesting to note that the other great Pinot Noir producing region, Burgundy, is also situated on the same latitude as Oregon.

Recommended: The US produces many great wines but for something special try the DomaineDrouhin, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Oregon. This wine is as good as a rich, textured Burgundy, but available at a fraction of the price.

Chile
Chile is a big wine producer and the quality of its Camenère grape, once thought to be Merlot, is unsurpassed. With vineyards irrigated by fresh water from the Andes in regions such as the Lleyda and Bio-Bio Valleys, the country not only produces vibrant reds, but also has established a rich history for producing outstanding Pinot Noirs from coastal areas, cooled by Pacific breezes.

Recommended: For taste allied with a fantastic price, you will be hard pushed to find a better red than the Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, which is not just supremely affordable, but oozes sensuality coupled with a rich, velvety taste.

Argentina
Argentina is not just the fifth largest wine producer in the world, but it also boasts a rich history in wine making dating back to 1557. The Mendoza region is the largest wine-producing area in the country and the basis for the wine are many locally grown, widely cultivated grapes, such as Torrentès, Malbec, Barbera and Bonarda. Argentina boasts the most impressive range of wines in the Americas, producing red, white and rose wine of outstanding quality.

Recommended: For a light, fruity rose, try the majestic Pulenta Estate La FlorMalbec Rose Mendoza. This light, crisp, fresh wine is fragrant and the perfect accompaniment to wow guests at a party.

One of the best ways to sample any of the new world wines listed above is by joining a highly reputed and respected wine club, and Formula Wine is the perfect choice. Not only does the company offer a vast selection of wines from the new world, but a few of the finer old world wines too, all easily accessible to order on an extensive, feature-packed website. The team at Formula Wine are all highly qualified and use their expertise to bring you the best possible wines, from the new world and old, at the best possible prices.

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