Somlói Juhfark

Vintage 2020 | interesting grape Juhfark, lots of character

There is really only one grape variety that I know of in the world that deserves to always have an exclamation mark: Juhfark! Or as I like to shout, Juhfaaaaaaaark! (pronounced you-fark). Grown only on the tiny little hill of Somló, an ancient underwater volcano, in Southwestern Hungary, it is among my favorite grape varieties and simply one of the world’s coolest wines. @sap_somlo is one of the best producers of it, coaxing out its bee pollen and chamomile scents and electric neon lemon, citrus peel, and yellow herb flavors, all layered on top of the deep volcanic minerality. The longer you let these wines age, the more they taste like rocks. Tired of the same old flavors in your white wines? Get thee some Juhfark!

Vibrant bright balanced tasty racy full long

For the price this wine is killer. Amazing region and super complex wines

Reminiscent of fiano and fermint

Totally cool new variety (to me), Riesling meets Chenin blanc.

I keep coming back to Hungary for some of my most solid wines of 2017. The overall texture, balance of ripeness and acid in this style seem to always hit right in my wheel house. This bottle's taken my favorite elements of a good Chenin Blanc and added touches of toasted sesame, white pepper, green fennel fronds to the palette. Continues to be my go-to pairing for roast chicken and after work aperitif.

Wow, what a crazy yet totally enjoyable wine. On the nose, I found a mesmerizing mix of lime, grapefruit, kiwi, wild herbs, wet wool, and intense minerality. On the palate a display of young mango with citrus pith, kiwi and clenching acidity made for a highly enjoyable experience. It finished long on minerals, tart apple and citrus tones. Crazy juice, but right up my alley.

Wedding-night wine courtesy of Alder. Always love me a good Juhfark.

Juhfark!!!!!!!! Hint of sweetness and lemon electric cool aid acid test.