The “Amber Revolution” is back in Shanghai! This year’s Orange Wine Fair will take place on November 9th and 10th in the beautiful Bridge 8 Art Space. Explore over 100 wineries from around the world, showcasing a wide range of orange, Georgia, Italian and Chinese wines, accompanied by delicious dishes like cheeses and ham.

In addition to wine tastings, you will benefit from workshops, panel discussions and an exclusive Master Class led by world-renowned expert Simon J. Woolf.

Tickets start at RMB 129 for single entry and RMB 199 for double entry, with more available on SmartTicket.

The entrance ticket is all-inclusive… (to do)

What is orange wine? (Just basically.)

Orange wine is also known as “skin contact white wine” because that is precisely what it is; wine made from white wine grapes from which the skin is not removed and remains in contact with the juice for days, weeks or months. Usually, when making white wine, you quickly remove the skins from the grapes after juicing, because the skins are thought to contain undesirable properties for white wine: tannins, “mouthfeel” and color darker.

(Besides, they are good qualities for red wine so they keep the skin.)

Orange wine was common in Italy in the 1950s and 1960s, but then fell out of favor with people seeking a more purist definition of white wine. It has returned over the past 20 years to winemakers and drinkers who recognize it for its unique and flavorful qualities.

It is also popular lately because it is an “organic wine” and crosses over with biodynamic and natural wine, which are categories that speak to new ideas championing sustainability and low-impact production carbon.

And what does it taste like then?

Taste-wise, generally speaking, you experience a drier, more acidic flavor in a deeper liquid that may even contain tannins and perhaps even resemble a fruit beer. Thus, orange wines are suitable for lovers of craft beer and cider. And good for people who want the robust flavors of red wine but the cool, 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 Moments Ambrés: Orange Wine Fair

Experience many “Amber Moments” with orange and natural wines from around the world. Enjoy a cup of coffee, explore the Sustainable Fashion Program’s events, workshops and panels, take your dog out for some fresh air, listen to some music and perhaps leave with a new appreciation for this emerging category of wine.

The details

Dates: Saturday November 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday November 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Place: Bridge 8 art space (1908 attic, Suzhou River)

Tickets: Single: RMB 129, Double: RMB 199; Available online.

Tickets include: Tickets include a personalized bag with a wine glass and wine list, a day pass for wine tastings and access to panel discussions.