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Skin-Contact Wine: What It Is and Why It's Trending

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You have probably seen it on restaurant menus, spotted it in the hands of someone impossibly stylish, or noticed that amber-coloured glass catching the light across the room. Skin-contact wine is having a serious moment, and for good reason. But what exactly is it?

What Is Skin-Contact Wine?

Skin-contact wine is made from white or rosé grapes that are fermented with their skins left in contact with the juice, rather than being pressed off immediately as in conventional white winemaking. That extended skin contact is what gives the wine its characteristic amber or golden-orange hue, which is why it is commonly called orange wine: the name refers to the colour, not the fruit.

Biodynamic Wine Guide: What It Really Means and Does It Taste Different?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Biodynamic farming is either a profound philosophy for producing wines of exceptional terroir expression, or an elaborate collection of superstitions dressed up in agricultural language. Depending on who you ask, you will get a passionate defence from some of the world’s best winemakers, or an equally passionate dismissal from scientists. This guide cuts through both extremes with an honest look at what biodynamics actually involves and what it means for the wine in your glass.

Orange Wine Guide: What It Is, How It Tastes, and Where to Start

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Orange wine is one of the most misunderstood categories in the wine world. It is not made from oranges. It is not rose by another name. And despite its frequent association with natural wine bars and hipster bottle shops, it is actually the oldest style of winemaking on Earth, predating the reds and whites we consider conventional by several thousand years.

Here is what orange wine actually is, why it tastes the way it does, and how to start exploring it with confidence.

Natural Wine Guide

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Natural wine has gone from a niche movement to a fixture on restaurant lists and shop shelves around the world. But for every enthusiast who swears by it, there’s a skeptic who dismisses it as cloudy juice with a hefty price tag. The reality is more nuanced – and more interesting – than either side suggests. This guide covers what natural wine actually is, how it’s made, what makes it different from conventional wine, and how to find bottles worth drinking.