The Puklavec family’s love for wine can be traced back to 1934 in Slovenia. Puklavec Family Wines are produced in the heart of Ljutomer-Ormož, in the North-Eastern part of Slovenia, an area that provides perfect microclimatic conditions for grape growing. The winery holds the highest IFS certificate scores and just obtained a 95% score on the sustainability standard Global Gap and Global Grasp. With numerous Decanter and other international awards, it is one of the biggest exporters of wines from Slovenia, selling to more than 20 countries worldwide. Puklavec Family Wines devotes a total of 840 hectares to growing grapes, 504 of which it owns.
A family winery with beginnings in 1999, run by Dr Lőrincz György and his son Lőrincz György
Jnr who believe that Eger is one of the most
exciting wine regions of Hungary. They farm 45 hectares across 9 plots, growing as many as 20
varieties, and focus on blends that showcase the
terroir – especially in their exciting new wave
premium Bikavér reds that show that this
legendary wine can be world-class (they won Decanter Bestin Show in 2021). They say, “We are grateful that we have the chance to grow grapes here. We would like to create terroir-specific, characterful wines based on
tradition with modern quality winemaking. Old
local varieties, like Olaszrizling, Hárslevelű,
Furmint, Kadarka and Kékfrankos take priority here. We seek to know more about our terroirs and
parcels, to improve our cultivation....and put our heart and soul into understanding the essence of our passion.”
The Jolly Merchants is a specialist importer, wholesaler,
agent and distributer supplying wine bars, restaurants, wine shops, pubs and hotels with a wide range of
quality wines and spirits.