2023 THE ORANGE POINT

TRY ME IF YOU LOVE: Orange Wine

ABV: 12.0%

GRAPES: Assyrtiko, Roditis

TASTING NOTES: Expect notes of zesty tangerine, blood orange, peachy stone fruit, clove, and a touch of salinity. The palate is rounded, sapid and delicate; with a nice minerally finish. There’s plenty of character here, but it stays clean and drinkable: balanced and full of personality. Don’t be afraid to decant.

PAIRS WITH: Excellent with spiced dishes, roasted vegetables, and Middle Eastern or Mediterranean flavours, think grilled aubergine, tahini, or slow-cooked lamb.

SERVE ME: Serve lightly chilled, pop in the fridge for an hour.

Artisans of Naoussa is a collective of small-scale growers in the Naoussa region of northern Greece. Their goal is to showcase the region’s native grapes and old vines through low-intervention, organic winemaking. With a focus on sustainability, and local expression, their wines highlight the diversity and richness of Greek terroir.

Greece, with its wealth of native varieties and traditional methods, is an ideal home for orange wine, and producers like this are helping redefine it with wines that are textured, aromatic, and expressive, without being overly funky or extreme.