Allthough orange wine has been around for centuries, it remains a bit of an enigma to many drinkers. So, what is this amber-hue wine and how is it produced? And why have we been seeing more and more of it popping up on menus at restaurants and bars over the last few years?
I sat down with Doreen Winkler to find out. Winkler is a sommelier, orange wine expert and the founder of Orange Glou, the only brick-and-mortar wine retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the category.
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Listen as Winkler explains the origins of orange wine and how the ancient style is produced. She also dishes on why she hates it being referred to as trendy and if orange wine is the same thing as natural wine. Finally, she breaks down why restaurants are increasingly adding orange wines to their wine programs.
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Speakers: Jacy Topps, Doreen Winkler
Jacy Topps 00:08
Hello, and welcome to the Wine Enthusiast podcast. You’re serving drinks culture, and the people who drive it. I’m Jacy Topps. This week we’re delving into the wonderful world of orange wine. So just what is this amber hue wine? And how is it produced? And why have we been seeing more and more options popping up on menus at restaurants and bars over the last few years? I sat down with Doreen Winkler to find out. With over a decade of experience in the industry. Doreen is a sommelier, orange wine expert, and the founder of Orange Glou, a wine retail shop specializing in orange wines here in New York City. In fact, it’s the only retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the category. So, listen on, as Doreen explains the origins of orange wine; how the centuries old style is produced; why she hates it being referred to as trendy; Is it the same thing as a natural wine; and why restaurants are increasingly adding bottles to their wine programs.
Jacy Topps 01:20
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