Anders Frederik Steen Limited Bottlings

Anders Frederik Steen Limited Bottlings

Anders Frederik Steen

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Save $35 when you get these THREE-PACK bundle from cult winemaker Anders Frederik Steen. You know the drill when it's from Steen – ONLY 3 AVAILABLE

  • Les Vignes des Enfants VDF Red 2020 750mL
    • Ardèche's VdF red roars with inky-dark Petite Sirah. 10 days on skins & 4 years in oak weave layers of blackberry, pepper, & violets. Vibrant acidity cuts through grippy tannins, echoing on a dusty, sun-warmed finish.
  • C`est dans les yeux qu`on le voit VDF Red 500mL
    • Expect a surprising interplay of flavors - citrus and white flowers from Chardonnay meet red fruits and spice from Grenache Noir and Rosé. 
  • Comme un Double-Vitrage VDF Rose 500mL 
    • This Ardèche Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc natural white wine blend offers a lively bouquet of citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit along with hints of white flowers. 

About the Winemaker

Anders Frederik Steen

Anders Frederik Steen, renowned as a chef, sommelier (with Noma!), restaurateur, activist, and now winemaker, has carved a unique path in the world of wine, particularly focusing on natural, eclectic wines from France's Ardèche region since 2013. Collaborating with Jean-Marc Brignot initially, he established the label Foxy Foxy Nature Wildlife before venturing into his eponymous wines. His unconventional approach encompasses spontaneous fermentation in open-top containers, emphasizing a hands-on process that begins with tasting each grape variety at harvest.

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About the Region

Ardeche, France

Ardèche, nestled in the rugged terrain of southern France, has emerged as a vibrant hub for natural winemaking, drawing enthusiasts seeking pure, unadulterated expressions of terroir. With its diverse microclimates and limestone-rich soils, Ardèche offers a playground for innovative winemakers committed to organic and biodynamic practices. In this region, winemaking is a holistic endeavor, with minimal intervention in the cellar and a profound respect for the rhythms of nature. Grapes are often hand-harvested, fermented spontaneously, and aged in a variety of vessels, from old oak barrels to amphorae, allowing the wines to evolve with authenticity and character. The resulting wines, whether white, red, or orange, captivate with their vitality, showcasing the unique flavors and textures of Ardèche's land and reflecting the vision and passion of its pioneering vignerons.

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About Natural Wine

Great question! There are a lot of definitions for natural wine with the main term you'll hear being that it has had minimal intervention. To be more specific, our definition is that the wine must first be sustainably farmed, which typically means it was organically or biodynamically farmed.

Then, in the cellar the natural winemaking process has some differences as well! The wine is typically unfined, unfiltered, and goes through spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. If you want to know more about what natural wine is, we have an entire guide under our reference section!

The short answer is that natural wine can taste like any other kind of conventional wine (we like to call these stealth natural wines) or it can taste quite a bit different, as production methods can vary and potentially be lighter, or in a style you've never had before (like orange, pet-nat or amphora).

The natural wine community is also more accepting of some qualities in wines that conventional would consider a flaw, like Brett, some oxidation, or volatile acidity. We would consider these in high amounts to also be a flaw, but in many cases a touch of these qualities can ultimately improve their flavor and texture and be happily accepted in a natural wine.

To find out more about what natural wine tastes like, check out our full blog and podcast on the topic here.

The short answer is, no! But many are. Glou-glou describes winesthat are easily chuggable, impossible to put the glass down, and seductively delicious! They tend to be young and fresh, designed to be drunk early with an average ABV of around 10%. Check out different styles or glou glou natural wine here on our site.