Orange Wine

Beyond Riesling: Discovering the unexpected depth of Alsace

Jul

Wine FactsAlsace Wine, Field Blends, French Viticulture, Orange Wine, Pinot Noir

Beyond Riesling: Discovering the unexpected depth of Alsace

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Stop chasing Riesling and start looking for Alsace’s true soul in its sophisticated Pinot Noirs and textured orange wines. From climate-driven Syrah to experimental field blends, this region is trading predictable whites for a complex, multi-dimensional cellar experience. In This Article Redefining Alsatian redsThe rise of field blends and skin contact This might just change your routine: many travelers head to France's Alsace region with a singular focus on Riesling, expecting a predictable landscape of high-acid whites. But focusing solely on one grape ignores the nuanced complexity that defines this corner of northeastern…

Orange wine is often just expensive liquid sherry

Jun

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Wine FactsMaceration, Natural Wine, Orange Wine, Sherry, Skin-Contact Wine

Orange wine is often just expensive liquid sherry

⏱ 2 min read The Short Version Stop buying for the hue and start buying for the weight. Most orange wines trade citrus promises for a heavy-handed, oxidative funk, meaning you’re often paying premium "natural wine" prices for profiles that behave more like expensive liquid sherry. In This Article The myth of the orange flavorSorting the gold from the amber Pour yourself a cup for this one: the world of orange wine is as much about marketing as it is about maceration. These amber hues often trade citrus promises for a heavy-handed, polarizing funk that catches many off guard. After…

Southern Oregon Vineyard Adds Disclaimer to Orange Wine Amid Confusion

Jun

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Wine FactsBeverage Terminology, Federal Disclaimer, Lavender Fields, Orange Wine, Sparkling Wine

Southern Oregon Vineyard Adds Disclaimer to Orange Wine Amid Confusion

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A Southern Oregon vineyard now adds a disclaimer to its orange wine, clarifying it’s made from grapes, not oranges, amid consumer confusion and evolving beverage terminology. The term “orange wine” sparks debate as it blurs traditional definitions. In This Article Fermentation’s Unlikely DetourLavender, Wine, and the Art of Sipping Federal regulators compelled a Southern Oregon vineyard to include a disclaimer on its orange wine following concerns that consumers might confuse it with a fruit-based beverage. Dos Mariposas Vineyards, renowned for its lavender fields, now labels its sparkling Mariposa Naranja with a detailed clarification:…