In a remarkable triumph, the coveted title of Hungary’s best red wine has been bestowed upon the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Bodor Winery. The prestigious accolade was conferred at the distinguished Winelovers Wine Awards 2023, a celebration of excellence in the realm of wines. Notably, this year’s awards will also extend to the realm of gastronomy, as the search for the finest burger in Hungary is set to culminate this September.
Earning this esteemed recognition amidst fierce competition, Bodor Winery’s creation emerged triumphant from the blind tasting, triumphing over 839 contenders. In an elite league of its own, only four wines secured the illustrious Grand Gold medal, an honor shared by three exceptional aszú wines and Bence Bodor’s captivating Villány red wine.
At the core of the Winelovers Wine Awards lies the mission to unearth the most exceptional wines from the Central and Eastern European domain, catapulting them onto the global stage. This spirited competition attracted a diverse array of wines hailing from 14 nations. The discerning panel of 65 wine connoisseurs, representing no less than 19 countries, lent their expertise to the proceedings. Among them, luminaries adorned with the coveted title of Master of Wine and distinguished Mater Sommeliers lent their discerning palates to the evaluation process. It is with an authoritative decree that the jury proclaimed Bodor Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 as the paramount red wine within the nation’s boundaries.
For the creative mind behind this victorious red elixir, the honor of achieving an impressive score of 95 points in such a momentous wine competition is profoundly gratifying. The winemaker’s elation is compounded by the fact that his robust Villány red wine earned the same illustrious laurels as the trio of exquisite sweet aszú wines. This distinguished validation from the realm of professionals stands as a testament to Bodor’s dedication, an invaluable compass guiding the discerning choices of wine enthusiasts.
Even as the consumption of red wine witnesses a decline on the global stage, a trend mirrored within Hungary’s borders, this resounding victory echoes as a testament to the enduring allure and mastery exhibited by Bodor Winery’s 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.
