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If you've been paying attention to the wine world over the last decade, you've probably noticed orange wine showing up on natural wine lists, at trendy restaurants, and in the Instagram feeds. But what exactly is skin contact wine, and why does it taste so different from everything else in the glass? Here's everything you need to know. What is Skin Contact Wine? Skin contact wine, commonly called orange wine, is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins left on. That might sound simple, but it's a fundamental departure from how most white wine is made. In conventional white...

If you've been exploring the world of wine long enough, you've probably come across the acronym GSM on a wine list or at a tasting room and wondered what it means. GSM stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre — three grape varieties that come together to create some of the most complex and satisfying red blends in the wine world. Here's everything you need to know about GSM wine, where it comes from, what it tastes like, and why it deserves a spot in your glass. Where Does GSM Wine Come From? GSM blends have their roots in France's Rhone...