very rare 500ml release from cult producer A. Steen - we could only get 3 bottles so do not delay
Influenced by Jura, Steen favors extended barrel ageing and does not top of the barrels, allowing oxygen to interact with the wine, resulting in fascinating, nutty, mature cuvees
harvested with the Bannwarth family in Obermorschwihr, Alsace. A true field blend, all varieties were picked together
perfumed and structured, oxidized honey dew melon, salinity, red berries, spice, rose petals, subtle tannins, long finish
region: fruit (Alsace) wine made in Ardeche (Rhone)
varietal: Pinot Gris & Blanc, Sylvaner and Muscat
style: unique rose / co-ferment / skin contact
farming/cellar: Organic/Biodynamic, 4 days maceration, made in neutral oak barrels, first year spent outside in the elements with no temp control, then 2 more years with no topping off, Unfined/Unfiltered, No added SO2
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