Kreinbacher Juhfark 2024

Juhfark is one of Hungary’s ancient grapes, and is most commonly found in Somló and North Balaton. Wines made from Juhfark are elegant yet robust, with strong mineral notes and good acidity. The Kreinbacher Juhfark is a rich, ripe wine full of green fruit and minerality, and it’s one of our favorite examples of the complex and fascinating wines this grape variety can produce.

Our Tip: Somló wines take some time after opening the bottle to breathe and show their full flavor. Open the wine a little in advance and you’ll enjoy it much more than if drinking it right after opening.

About the Kreinbacher winery

The Kreinbacher winery is one of the newest, and definitely the most state-of-the-art winery in Somló. The tiny wine region lies on the site of an extinct volcano, and produces some of Hungary’s most interesting white wines. Kreinacher’s modern winery building blends in organically with the slope of the hill, imitating the lava that once flowed down the side of the former volcano.

Instead of one large vineyard, Kreinbacher grows grapes on 198 different, sometimes tiny plots of land. All grapes are grown organically, and maximum care is taken towards the wine with every step of the winemaking process. The winery is also quickly becoming a pioneer in producing sparkling wine using the traditional method in Hungary.

Producer information: Kreinbacher Birtok Kft., Szedres út 3, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary, https://www.kreinbacher.hu/