Hatten Wines is 100 percent owned by Balinese and an important Sanur family. In 1968, Ida Bagus Oka Gautama began Brem Bali, a company that produces rice wine, brem , and rice wine arak . The distillery is still active to date and produced a professional version of the local drinks.
Hatten Wines was established in 1994 and started with the new rosé wine, for which the company is now famous. The choice seemed reasonable; given the hot summer climate of Bali Hatten Wines was the introduction of the fresh wine perfect for its restaurant and hotel customers. Since then, the objective of the company is to produce quality wines that are suitable for both tropical climate and spicy and delicious food of Indonesia.
With the help of a French winemaker and a team of dedicated sales people, Hatten Wines has grown year by year after the introduction of traditional Champagne method sparkling pink. In 2001, having celebrated its 100 e vintage Rosé, Hatten Wines slowly introduced a white and a white plain champagne method sparkling, a light red wine, and a fortified Pineau method.
Today, Hatten Wines produced are on most tables Bali and Indonesia. In recent years with Australian Winemaker James Kalleske, the winery has collected prize competitions and awards wine specialists and prestigious writers, and was also featured in articles and books worldwide.
Maryse LaRocque, marketing consultant Hatten Wines
There are over Marketing Advisor Hatten Wines, Maryse LaRocque.
Which of your wine is the most popular
Most of the islands Two range is popular ?; wines made by introducing Australian frozen grapes, which are then vinified in Bali. The brand evokes the relationship between Bali and Australia, and the assortment includes a crisp and fresh Chardonnay, Riesling and a floral fruity, peppery Shiraz ruby red and full-bodied, fruity flavored Cabernet Merlot. In 2015, Pinot Grigio, Pinot and Black Sauvignon Blanc have been added to the list.
In the range of Balinese wines, Hatten Wines, the best seller is the Aga White. But personally I think Alexandria should be. It's difficult; you ask me to choose one of my children I like best!
How many bottles do you produce and sell a year?
We produce more than one million liters per year.
Can you tell us why you chose North Bali to develop your grapes?
Hatten Wines has 35.5 hectares and harvest value succulent grapes in Buleleng. With over 14 years of development and improvement, the vineyards of Hatten Wines have already reached maturity of vines other New World wines . The north coast of Bali has long been a grape-growing area and the producers found this convenient area, due to the abundance of sun, water from the mountains and rich volcanic soil found in the area .
growing grapes in Bali began in the 1970s but it is only in the last few decades - after much trial and error, survival to pests and other diseases of the vine - the grapes been grown with satisfaction on a commercial scale and found in markets all over the archipelago. The final choice is a grape variety of French origin table called black Alphonse Lavallée .
Do you encourage tourists to visit your vineyard north of Bali
Yes, you can learn all about the visit of our vineyards on our website www. hattenwines.com/vineyards-welcome-center. It is important to note that our vineyard is about 45 minutes from Lovina. We started an alliance with three other companies in North Bali to promote the north coast. Please visit www.visitnorthbali.com for more information.
What is the cycle of your grapes grown in Bali for growth?
The grapes are constantly harvested from evergreen vine leaves and wine can be produced throughout the year instead of once a year.
Although the vine usually require a period of dormancy colder months, the vines in Bali tropical produce grapes continuously during the 120-day cycles. The varieties grown in Bali are the local Propolinggo Biru , the French grape Alphonse Lavallée and Belgia .
What is the scope of your price of wine?
In Bali, our wines go for between Rp.184,000 for a still wine and sparkling Rp.294,000 for a method traditional .
What shipping process that foreign wines must pass before they are on store shelves in Indonesia?
In fact, one can easily imagine: months at sea (not always in refrigerated containers), weeks or months at customs, on the dock (not always in refrigerated areas) and trucks of the main ports of Java to Bali (not always in refrigerated trucks). This is why buying a locally made wine may seem more attractive.
What are the unique characters grapes grown in tropical climates occur?
Just understand the concept of soil , one can imagine that the grapes have great influence on the climate and the environment, they are grown in. Their character varies between varieties, but has similarities with fruit and local ingredients.
You now offer sommelier courses in Wine Hatten your new building. Can you reveal more about that?
The classroom building Wine Hatten Wines is a new institution dedicated to the education of wine in Bali, with classes ranging from wine appreciation in the short and long versions , a certification in wine knowledge and sommelerie. This industrial-chic Wine Classroom offers courses for professionals in the hotel, from the restaurant profitability and wine list management efficiency, the art of the table.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of growing grapes in a tropical climate?
For the heat and sun damage are difficult labor winemaker.
Does How long Hatten took to get the right recipe?
The 'recipe' remains; these are the people we have that change and who have the greatest influence. I would join with James Kalleske we almost found a good guy!
Many people say that the Hatten wines have improved enormously in taste because it was born first in 1994. What do you think contributed to this
A great winemaker, more research and development -. and patience
Why do many people still have a negative opinion against local wines? What are you doing to change that?
We attend competitions and win big medals, attend events abroad and have more people abroad respect us. We also get very high ratings by wine writers, and we founded the Association of Asian producers wines as well as high quality wine producers. We continue to do our best. One day the most severe critics acknowledge our hard work. For now, experts of the wine industry and wine we acknowledge -. That's all we need as a seal of approval
Have you launch new products this year?
Yes, a reserve.
You have a couple of competitors in Bali. What makes Hatten Wines stand out?
First, we have enough competitors in Bali. We need more to come to settle there cellars, raising the bar, establish an association and to promote wine tourism! We are not better; we are different from other wines produced here. We produce all very different wines; none are alike, which is the beauty of having many producers. More the merrier, the merrier. Nappa Valley was not made with a cellar!
Thank you, Maryse. To contact, please email: info@hattenwines.com