How to Define Old World Wine

Do wines from Israel, South Africa and China belong in the New World or the Old World?  

Barossa Valley, Australia

When I started my wine education way back when, (around the time my web editor was turning 6 or 7), it was pretty simple — the “Old World” was Europe and the “New World” was everywhere else.

Judging at Concours Mondial

Travelling to Luxembourg to judge Old World wines  

Vineyard in Luxembourg

When I was invited to judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Luxembourg in May, I was pretty thrilled. Luxembourg probably isn’t on most Canadians’ travel bucket list — I hadn’t given the country a spare thought since I was in university — but opportunity brings new experiences and I was looking forward to visiting the country for the first time.

Wine Questions: Old World and New World Wine

The difference between Old World and New World wines

In this week's wine questions video, we discuss the difference between Old World and New World wines. If you have a question, please don't hesitate to email us.