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Wine words, in plain English.

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Geography

New World

Refers to regions where wine-making developed more recently, including the United States, Australia, Argentina, and Chile. These regions often employ modernized technology and tend to produce wines described as fruitier, more vibrant, and cleaner in style.

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New World Refers to regions where wine-making developed more recently, including the Unite… Old World Refers to wine-growing regions mostly in Europe where viticulture has the longes…