In the 1980s I started drinking new world wines from Australia, then USA, Chile, Argentina, the Lebanon etc. The New World wines were a revelation, with plenty of fruit and saturated flavours which overwhelmed the palate. I thought these were fantastic.
After a few years, I realised that I missed the subtlety and finesse from Old World wines eg French German and Italian. Now I buy almost exclusively French wines for my cellar, although I've tasted some outstanding US, NZ and Aus wines. However, as they say, you pays your money and takes your choice. Remember in Europe, many wines are made to be drunk with food. Certainly in the UK, many people drink a glass or more most days with their evening meals.