WSET "New World" 12 Bottles Pack

1. New Zealand – Marlborough – Sauvignon Blanc

Otira Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Clos Henri Vineyard

Chosen to represent Marlborough’s benchmark Sauvignon Blanc style. High acidity, intense citrus, tropical fruit and herbal notes make it essential for studying cool-climate aromatics, maritime influence and New World varietal expression in WSET.

2. Australia – Barossa Valley – Shiraz

Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2023

Selected to illustrate classic warm-climate Australian Shiraz. Ripe black fruit, spice, full body and higher alcohol make it ideal for studying Barossa typicity, powerful New World reds and climate impact on style.

3. Australia – Southern Australia – Chardonnay

Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay

Chosen to represent modern Australian Chardonnay. Combines ripe fruit, freshness and measured oak influence, making it useful for studying warm-to-moderate climate Chardonnay styles and contemporary New World winemaking.

4. USA – Oregon – Pinot Noir

Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Selected to illustrate cool-climate American Pinot Noir. Red fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins make it ideal for studying Oregon’s Burgundian influence, terroir expression and elegant New World red wine styles.

5. USA – Sonoma Coast – Chardonnay

Duckhorn Migration Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Chosen to represent cool-climate California Chardonnay. Combines citrus, stone fruit, acidity and oak texture, making it excellent for studying maritime influence and stylistic differences within Californian Chardonnay.

6. USA – Napa Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Selected as a benchmark New World Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated black fruit, firm tannins and oak influence make it essential for studying Napa Valley structure, warm-climate ripeness and premium Cabernet styles.

7. Chile – Maipo Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon

Clos Quebrada de Macul Domus Aurea

Chosen to represent premium Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. Shows ripe black fruit, freshness and structure, illustrating Andean influence, Mediterranean climate and stylistic comparison with Napa Cabernet in WSET study.

8. Chile – Colchagua Valley – Carmenère

Araucano Alka Carmenère Valle de Colchagua

Selected to represent Chile’s signature grape variety. Dark fruit, spice and herbal notes make it ideal for studying Carmenère typicity, warm-climate viticulture and Chilean regional identity.

9. Argentina – Mendoza – Malbec

Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec

Chosen as a benchmark high-altitude Malbec. Concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity and smooth tannins demonstrate altitude influence, Mendoza terroir and Argentina’s flagship grape in WSET study.

10. South Africa – Stellenbosch – Pinotage

Kanonkop Pinotage 2022

Selected to represent South Africa’s signature red grape. Combines ripe fruit, spice and firm structure, making it essential for studying Pinotage typicity, Stellenbosch terroir and premium South African red wine styles.

11. South Africa – Western Cape – Chenin Blanc

Mullineux Old Vines White 2024

Chosen to represent South Africa’s leading white wine style. High acidity, texture and complex stone fruit character illustrate old vines, Mediterranean climate influence and Chenin Blanc’s versatility in New World wines.

12. Uruguay – Montevideo – Tannat

Pisano Tannat

Selected to showcase Uruguay’s flagship grape variety. High tannins, dark fruit and freshness influenced by Atlantic conditions make it ideal for studying regional identity and structured New World red wine styles.