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Wines like Juhfark
A rare Hungarian variety from Somló, producing intensely mineral, smoky, high-acid whites. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Juhfark?
Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.
What these words mean
- The citrus and orchard fruit
- Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
- How fresh and crisp it is
- Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
- How light it is
- A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- The savoury, meaty side
- Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
- That it is properly dry
- No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.
Looking for something keeping that it is properly dry, the savoury, non-fruity character and the citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too austere.
- You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
Based on what you said
Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
- Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
Valais Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
Finger Lakes Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Carricante
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Change the structure
Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.
Similar but lighter
Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.
Mosel Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but lower in alcohol
Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Greco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Greco di Tufo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Greco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Trebbiano Spoletino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Grechetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more fruit-driven.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.
Corpinnat
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.
English Blanc de Blancs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.
English sparkling wine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Szamorodni
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more fruit-driven.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Alsace Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Muscadet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Finger Lakes Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Alsace Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Chablis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more fruit-driven.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more fruit-driven.
Nahe Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Change the mood
Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.
A safe next step
Well-known wines that are widely available and unlikely to surprise anyone.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more aromatic.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
Furmint
curatedThe structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fruitier.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Valais Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
A better-value alternative
Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more sparkling.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Valais Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.