Christine Havens

9.2

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 — 11 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.1

Easy drinking — 11 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.1

Tastes like baby Vosne Romanée to me! So much asphalt aroma and earth I imagine it's a baby Reignots--perhaps young replanted vines? Dark fruit is here but it plays second fiddle to the massive earthy elements. Heat sticks out on the midpalate a touch, but doesn't prevent this from being a monstrous red with an accumulative aroma that brings vinyl to mind. Curious to see where a short term aging curve would take this. Sebastien gleefully acknowledges this is his finest Bourgogne ever. Even with its flaws, Bourgogne should not be able to achieve these aromatic heights! — 12 years ago

Robert Morrison

9.0

Heavy sharp and spicy, if you are grading in a curve for Pinot noir. Probably will make a good value to age it a while if you can find a decent deal on a case. — 11 years ago

William Goldsmith

9.0

Kinda dig it. Date night curve ball. — 11 years ago

with Ryann

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.4

Shockingly accessible out of the gate. Almost at the end of the bell curve, though; give it another year or so and then it's lay down time for Valbuena. — 12 years ago

with Casa

Todd Cutler

9.2

Rich and earthy. A nice quaff. — 11 years ago

Rolando Rodriguez-Leal

8.9

Subtle curve fruity to dry with medium acidity and alcohol levels, finishing with subtle oak tannins. Can only see it improve with time. — 11 years ago

Kai Wright

9.0

A lovely and unique Cava. Dry, mineral and austere in the way Cava will be, but with the bready notes more associated with Champagne. If you're a Cava fan, it's an intersesting curve ball. — 11 years ago

with Kyle

Julia Weinberg

10

Hot damn curve ball - 95 gewurtz. Slightly syrupy, searingly tart deliciousness — 14 years ago

with Faith, Steven and 1 other