Orange Wine? No, It's Not Made From Oranges...

This explainer on orange wine was originally written by Mitch Parker for Dan Murphy's.

Orange wine gets its name from its colour, not the fruit — it's made from white grapes given "skin contact," where the juice ferments with the skins and seeds much like a red wine, producing an orangey, amber hue. The longer the skin contact, the deeper the colour and sharper the flavour. It's closely related to rosé, which is the opposite approach: a red grape given only brief skin contact.

Sauvignon Blanc is a popular base for Australian orange wine because it stays crisp through fermentation on skins. The style is versatile at the table, pairing well with red meat, fish and vegetables alike, and works nicely as an aperitif. Serve it a little warmer than white wine and a little cooler than red — chilled, then out of the fridge for around 20 minutes before pouring.

Read the full original article at Dan Murphy's Dan's Daily.