Since New World vineyards are generally in hotter climates than those of Central-Northern Europein fact some major New World regions are irrigated desertNew World grapes tend to be riper.
Subsequently New World winemakers have 'rediscovered' the art of blending wines, with blends such as Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon/Sauvignon blanc and the Rhone combination of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre ("GSM") all becoming more common.