Somlói

Fekete Pince Juhfark

9.155 ratings
9.225 pro ratings
Somlói, Dunántú, Hungary
Juhfark
Top Notes For
VintageBerkeley Elmwood

Waxy, wooly, the texture of this wine is what makes it special

Waxy, wooly, the texture of this wine is what makes it special

3 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2014
Liz O'Neal

My first Jufark! From Ruby Wine shop - grown in Somlo, Hungary "best enjoyed with wild fowl by candle light"

My first Jufark! From Ruby Wine shop - grown in Somlo, Hungary "best enjoyed with wild fowl by candle light"

1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2014
Jamil C Williams

General Manager at Silverlake Wine

9.7

Quietly one of the most interesting of the bunch. @BlueDanubeWine

Quietly one of the most interesting of the bunch. @BlueDanubeWine

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2013
Christine Havens

From an obscure, nearly extinct grape variety, Juhfark translated literally means "sheep's tail" so named because tightly clustered bunches have a distinctive curve at the tip. Found only in the Somló region of Hungary, this non-aromatic variety is typically aged in large oak barriques. Meyer lemon zest, cling peaches, chamomile, and white flowers round out the nose. It's a broad-shouldered white with a coursing vein of acidity, along with a mineral upwelling that showcases an ashy, volcanic soil type. Sample

From an obscure, nearly extinct grape variety, Juhfark translated literally means "sheep's tail" so named because tightly clustered bunches have a distinctive curve at the tip. Found only in the Somló region of Hungary, this non-aromatic variety is typically aged in large oak barriques. Meyer lemon zest, cling peaches, chamomile, and white flowers round out the nose. It's a broad-shouldered white with a coursing vein of acidity, along with a mineral upwelling that showcases an ashy, volcanic soil type. Sample

Jan 24th, 2016
Olivia Ragni

So wierd. Savory artichoke smoke

So wierd. Savory artichoke smoke

Jul 27th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Sherry ish with almond, olive and lemon. Oily and salty and strange. I like.

Sherry ish with almond, olive and lemon. Oily and salty and strange. I like.

Jul 14th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Under ripe pineapple, Meyer lemon, lime zest, banana skin, almonds, walnuts, a little oxidative, slight feeling of sherry in this while at the same time acidic. Nice wine but this wine needs food. Whites soft cheese and nuts.

Under ripe pineapple, Meyer lemon, lime zest, banana skin, almonds, walnuts, a little oxidative, slight feeling of sherry in this while at the same time acidic. Nice wine but this wine needs food. Whites soft cheese and nuts.

Mar 28th, 2015
Amanda Crawford

President Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.3

Wine rave! Serious wine! Waxy, oily, peely, citrus and warm spice.

Wine rave! Serious wine! Waxy, oily, peely, citrus and warm spice.

Jan 16th, 2015
Reid Kinnett

Oily, peachy, cantaloupe, mineral. Decanted for 16 hrs

Oily, peachy, cantaloupe, mineral. Decanted for 16 hrs

Dec 25th, 2014
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.5

Great acidity fruit balance. Really good!

Great acidity fruit balance. Really good!

Dec 4th, 2014