North and South American Wine

Wine from North and South America spans everything from high-altitude Malbec and Chilean Cabernet to Oregon Pinot Noir and Californian Chardonnay. The range here focuses on expressive wines with freshness, character and regional identity, covering both classic producers and modern low-intervention styles.

North and South American wine covers an enormous range of styles, climates and winemaking traditions, from high-altitude Argentine Malbec and Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon to cool-climate Pinot Noir from Oregon and mineral Chardonnay from California. Across both continents, producers benefit from diverse terroirs, modern vineyard practices and the freedom to experiment outside many of the stricter historical frameworks associated with Europe.

South America has become especially known for expressive red wines from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, alongside increasing interest in cooler-climate whites, volcanic terroirs and indigenous grape varieties. Meanwhile, North America continues to produce world-class wines from regions such as California, Oregon and Washington State, where modern winemaking and regional diversity have helped shape some of the most influential wine styles outside Europe.

Our range focuses on characterful wines from across the Americas, including vibrant everyday drinking bottles, lower-intervention producers and more structured fine wines. Alongside juicy Argentine reds and fresh coastal Chilean whites, the collection also includes Californian Chardonnay, Oregon Pinot Noir and increasingly exciting wines from smaller producers working in lesser-known regions.

Expect everything from bold fruit-forward styles and richer oak-aged wines to fresher cool-climate expressions with bright acidity, mineral tension and more restrained alcohol. Many producers are also placing increasing emphasis on organic farming, minimal intervention and vineyard expression, helping broaden the diversity and individuality of modern American wine.

Whether you're looking for structured Cabernet Sauvignon, volcanic Chilean wine, elegant Pinot Noir or fresh Mediterranean-inspired styles, the Americas remain one of the most dynamic, varied and fast-evolving areas in modern wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North and South American wine?

North and South American wines refer to wines produced across the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil, covering a wide range of styles, climates and grape varieties.

What makes wines from the Americas different?

Wines from the Americas are often considered “New World” wines, typically showing more fruit-forward flavours, riper styles and a focus on grape variety rather than traditional European regional classification.

What are the main wine regions in North America?

Key wine regions include California (Napa Valley, Sonoma), Oregon, Washington State and parts of Canada such as British Columbia and Ontario, each producing distinct cool and warm climate styles.

What are the main wine regions in South America?

The most important South American wine regions are in Argentina (especially Mendoza) and Chile (such as Maipo and Colchagua), with growing production in Uruguay and Brazil.

What grapes are common in North and South American wines?

Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in North America, and Malbec, Carmenère, Torrontés and Bonarda in South America.

What does South American wine taste like?

South American wines often show bold fruit flavours, especially plum, blackberry and cherry in reds like Malbec, alongside fresh, aromatic whites with good acidity.

What does North American wine taste like?

North American wines can range from rich, oak-influenced styles in California to cooler-climate, more elegant and high-acidity wines from Oregon, Washington and Canada.

Are American wines good value?

Yes. Many wines from North and South America offer excellent quality for the price, often delivering premium flavour and structure at more accessible price points than Old World regions.