5 Promising New Wine Regions

This area north of Napa Valley, and particularly its Red Hills subregion (named for the volcanic soil), has become a source for top-quality Cabernets at non-Napa prices.

Rich blackberry flavors are at the core of this dark, substantial red.

Salta is high up in the mountains north of Mendoza. The cool temperatures and brilliant light result in aromatic whites from the Torrontés variety.

From a vineyard at 5,500-feet altitude, this minerally white has the aroma of mandarin oranges.

Chile’s southern vineyards are drawing winemaking talent from more famous regions; one reason is acres of old-vine Carignane in the vast Maule region.

Luyt uses organically grown grapes from ancient vines for this peppery red.

The cold, clear air of this far-northern region helps make it Chile’s best spot for Syrah. (Astronomers also love it; several observatories are located here.)

The inky, spicy character of this intense red recalls the wines of France’s Cornas.

This long-overlooked region on the Cape is home to a growing number of ambitious young vintners making some of the country’s best Rhône-style reds.

A peppery Syrah blend, this red is made by Adi Badenhorst, one of Swartland’s top wine talents.