The "Amber Revolution" is back in Shanghai! This year's Orange Wine Fair will take place on November 9 and 10 at the beautiful Bridge 8 Art Space. Explore over 100 wineries from around the globe, showcasing a wide range of orange wines, from Georgia, Italy, and China, paired with delicious food like cheeses and ham.
In addition to wine tastings, you'll enjoy workshops, panel talks, and an exclusive Master Class led by world-renowned expert Simon J. Woolf.
Tickets start at 129 RMB for single entries and 199 RMB for double entries, with more available on SmartTicket.
The entry ticket is all-inclusive
What Is Orange Wine? (Just Basically.)
Orange wine is also known as "skin-contact white wine" because that's precisely what it is; wine made from white wine grapes where the skin is not removed, and stays in contact with the juice for days, weeks, or months. Usually, when you make white wine, you quickly take the grape skins out after juicing because the skin is thought to contain properties undesirable to white wine: tannin, "mouthfeel", and a darker color.
(Incidentally, these are good qualities for red wine so they keep the skin on.)
Orange wine was common in Italy in the 1950 and 1960s and then it fell out of vogue with people looking for a more purist definition of white wine. It's come back in the last 20 years or so with winemakers and drinkers who recognize it for its own unique and tasty qualities.
It's also lately popular because it's "organic wine" and intersects with biodynamic and natural wine, which are categories that speak to new ideas championing sustainability and low carbon impact production
And How Does It Taste Then?
Taste-wise, generally speaking, you're encountering a drier, more sour flavor in a deeper liquid that may even contain tannin and maybe even come across like a fruit beer. Thusly, orange wines are good for fans of craft beer and cider. And good for people looking for the robust flavors of red wine but the cool and refreshing qualities of white wine. And good for summer drinks and summer drinkers.
Or, you know... good for people who like to drink things in general.
What To Expect at the Amber Moments: Orange Wine Fair
Experience plenty of "Amber Moments" with orange and natural wines from around the world. Enjoy a cup of coffee, explore sustainable fashion program events, workshops, and panels, bring your dog out for some fresh air, listen to music, and perhaps leave with a new appreciation for this emerging category of wine.
The Details
Dates: Saturday, November 9, from 1:00 pm-6:30 pm and Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 pm-6:30 pm.
Venue: Bridge 8 Art Space (1908 Granary, Suzhou River)
Tickets: Single: 129 RMB, Double: 199 RMB; Available online.
Tickets include: Tickets include a personalized bag with a wine glass and wine map, a one-day pass for wine tastings, and access to panel discussions.
