Midweek Glow: Orange Wines to Slow Down With

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It’s midweek. We’ve made it to hump day. The weather’s still holding on, stubbornly clinging to whatever warmth it can muster and honestly, that’s as good a reason as any to pour a glass of something a little golden, a little alive! Orange wine.


There’s something about these wines that slows everything down. They’re not loud or showy, just quietly confident. The kind of bottle you open when the week feels like it’s running away from you, when emails and notifications are piling up, and you need to take it back even for an hour.


What Is Orange Wine?


If you’re new to this world, here’s the scoop, orange wine isn’t made from oranges. (No, it won’t taste like a fruit punch.) It’s white wine fermented with the skins still on, which gives it its amber glow, a little texture, and those funky, layered flavours that make every sip feel like a small adventure.


Think dried apricot, a touch of honey, faint herbs, sometimes a whisper of tea or spice. It’s approachable, but it asks you to slow down and notice the little things.


Bottles to Try


  • Balaran Sospresa, soft around the edges, full of dried apricot and gentle spice. Easy to like, hard to forget.

  • Primo Monte Slan Tenmesked Nitod, brings a little tension, a lift of citrus peel and herbs that make you pause between sips.

  • Gulb Hablo, feels like late summer in a glass: honey, salt, and a touch of something savoury that keeps pulling you in.



Each bottle has its own story, its own personality. The fun is in discovering it.


How to Enjoy (No Rules Required)


Pour a glass. Grab your book, or finally queue up that series everyone keeps talking about. Build a small plate if you like, slices of charcuterie, a little cheese, simple, but perfect companions.


And here’s the best part, there are no wrong ways to enjoy orange wine. It’s a little rebellious, a little mysterious, and always a reason to slow down and savour the moment.


If you’ve got a favourite orange wine, drop it in the comments. I’m always hunting for new bottles to explore. 


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