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But natural wine, also called raw or naked wine, is the wild child of the wine world.

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Photographed by Arthur Elgort,Vogue,January 2004

Its farm-to-table, not factory-made.

Wine tasting is really two totally different sets of skills, says Sligh.

Wine is just another language.

The Ten Bells

The Ten Bells.

In recent years, the natural wine movement has taken New York City by storm.

Youd be hard-pressed to find a wine bar or small plates restaurant below 14th Street thatdoesntoffer natural wines.

Heres where to experience it for yourself.

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Libertine.

The O.G.

Wine Bars

The Ten Bells.

Classic French Bistros

Libertine.

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Thai Diner.

Natural wine is now a staple at some of the citys finest French dining establishments.

The restaurant highlights local and seasonal ingredients and wanted its wine list to reflect that.

Agricultural cuisine requires agricultural wine, says owner Cody Pruitt.

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Photo: Courtesy of Vestry

The recently rebootedLe Veau DOrserves unique wines from small-scale producers alongside impeccable renditions of classic French fare.

Unexpected Flavors

Thai Diner.

At some of the citys dynamic international and fusion restaurants, natural wine is a popular pairing.

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Parcelle.

Adam Gil, wine director atThai Diner, attributes this to versatility.

In Lepeltiers philosophy, natural wine can fulfill a craving for connectionto people and to the land.

Wine is such a powerful human creation, she says.

Its part of civilization.

At Chambers, every glass of wineand every dishhas a sense of place.

AtVestry, wine director Aidan Cooper aims to show diners the sophisticated side of natural wine.

The incredibly extensive wine list leans toward biodynamic wines made with a traditional approach.

Less funk and more finesse, a fitting accompaniment to elegant dishes like steak tartare and butter-poached lobster.

Hip Hangouts

Parcelle.

Modeled after a French tabac,Le Diveis an all-day/all-night hangout.

The outdoor seating there has some of the best people-watching in Dimes Square.