Orange Wine: White Wine with Attitude

First things first: no, it’s not made from oranges. Orange wine (or "skin-contact" wine) is simply white wine made like a red wine. Instead of pressing the grapes and throwing away the skins immediately, we let the juice sit with the grape skins for days or even months.

This process gives the wine its beautiful amber colour and a bit of texture (tannin), just like a red wine. The result? A wine that offers the best of both worlds. Expect dried apricots, tea leaves, exotic spices, and a savoury edge. Because it has more structure, it’s a food-pairing superhero—perfect for spicy Asian dishes or a hearty dinner where a normal white wine just isn't enough.