
How One Orange Wine Sparked a Movement—and Friendship in China
From Carso to Ningxia, Simon J Woolf shows how Skerk's Ograde - dry, skin-contact and full-bodied - can change lives and spark connection for wine lovers.

From Carso to Ningxia, Simon J Woolf shows how Skerk's Ograde - dry, skin-contact and full-bodied - can change lives and spark connection for wine lovers.

Sandi Skerk’s Ograde turned a writer into 'the orange wine guy'—and bridged cultures from Friuli’s Carso to Ningxia. Style context and pairings inside.

China’s wine market heads into the Year of the Horse with a white wine surge, inventive styles like Blanc de Noirs, and value buys from $7–$100. Plus regional pressure.

China’s Year of the Horse brings a white wine surge, creative Blanc de Noirs, sharper value across tiers, and rising regional pride reshaping how the country drinks.

Ningxia, China’s signature wine region, faces chilling headwinds. Why it matters, what to expect, and practical tips if you’re planning a visit.