orange wine

noun

plural orange wines
: a style of white wine that is made without removing the skins of the grapes during fermentation and that has a cloudy pink or orange color

Note: Orange wine is associated with ancient and organic winemaking.

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The list leans adventurous but not snobby—chill reds, orange wines, pét-nats that taste like Miami sunsets. Outside, 15 Jan. 2026

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First Known Use

2010, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orange wine was in 2010

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“Orange wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orange%20wine. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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