S10E2. Leo Steen Hansen

From his home in Healdsburg in Northern California, Taulov-born Danish winemaker LEO STEEN HANSEN recalls his journey in 1999 from sommelier at famed Copenhagen restaurant Kong Hans to natural winemaking in Sonoma County. Leo shares insights on his approach to his food-friendly wines at Leo Steen Wines, especially his signature Chenin Blanc, and his relationships with vineyard partners along the California coast. And he talks about his newest venture in Denmark, Scout by Leo.----------For today's episode, Leo Steen Hansen chose P.S. Krøyer's Badende drenge en sommeraften ved Skagens strand, or Boys Bathing at Skagen. Summer Evening, from 1899 from the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1658 ----------Photographer: Stephanie Hopkins----------This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 4, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/                           email: [email protected]