New World wine regions are generally situated in warmer climates, producing riper fruit, higher alcohol, and softer acidity compared to the Old World. A Napa Cabernet typically reaches 14–15.5% alcohol with rich, dark-fruit aromas; a Bordeaux Cabernet may sit at 12.5–13.5% with more restrained, earthy tones. The Old World has traditionally valued terroir and subtlety; the New World emphasises immediate fruitiness and approachability. However, this is an oversimplification — cool New World regions like Marlborough, Oregon, and Margaret River produce wines with distinctly Old World elegance. Climate change is gradually blurring these distinctions.