National Orange Wine Day

National Orange Wine Day, observed annually on October 6, celebrates a distinctive style of wine made from white grapes fermented with their skins. Despite its name, orange wine contains no oranges; the extended skin contact gives it a deeper golden, amber, or auburn color and a bolder character than many white wines.

The winemaking method dates back nearly 6,000 years, while the modern holiday is much newer. The Real House Wine founded National Orange Wine Day on October 6, 2018, to bring public attention to this lesser-known style. The organizer’s original holiday announcement suggests enjoying a bottle and learning more about orange wine through tastings.

How to Observe National Orange Wine Day

Celebrate by trying a bottle of orange wine or looking for one at a wine tasting. Ask a local vintner or wine shop whether they carry this skin-contact style, then compare its color and flavor with a familiar white wine. If you drink, enjoy responsibly.

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