ASK THE EDITORS
Is orange wine made from oranges?
J.J. Vernon, Brooklyn, NY
No. The name is somewhat of a misnomer. It’s actually known as a skin-contact wine made by macerating white wine grapes with their skins and seeds, often in large cement or ceramic vessels, creating an orange-hued wine. Depending upon how long the juice ferments with the skins and seeds (anywhere from a few hours to
