OUR STORY
In 1994, Bali local and wine lover Ida Bagus Rai Budarsa started Hatten Wines. Beginning with a single product a rosé made from Bali’s heritage grape variety, Alphonse Lavallée his goal was to put local wine on the global map. Today, our award-winning range spans 10 wines, showcasing both heritage and international grape varieties all grown in our North Bali vineyards. We hope you enjoy our little taste of paradise.
Our Island
Bali is Indonesia’s ‘Island of the Gods,’ a place with a flamboyant living culture and tropical backdrop that has charmed painters, writers and international holidaymakers a like. Yet the unique tropical topography of rice terraces, jungles and volcanoes is far from traditional when it comes to grape growing.
Roughly 8° south of the equator, Bali is a low-latitude region with a consistently hot and humid climate. As a result, our vines are evergreen and produce three vintages per year. We grow both indigenous and international grape varieties in our North Bali vineyards and believe our rich, volcanic soils add character and complexity to our wines.
Awards Winning Wine
Meet The Teams
Founder
Our proud Balinese roots come from Pak Gus Rai who was born and raised in Sanur, the seaside village where his family have been producing arak and Balinese rice wine since 1968. Since he started Hatten Wines in 1994, Pak Gus Rai has directed the production of ten new wines, been selected as a founding member of the Asian Wine Producers Association, and collected a 'Wine Pioneer of Asia' award.
Head of Winemaker
James, our Barossa-born winemaker learned the tricks of trade from some of the best, including legendary Australian Chardonnay maker, Bob Cartwright. Before Bali, he worked in Australia's great Barossa Valley and Margaret River regions, and he's done vintages in Yecla (Spain), Sancerre, and Champagne, too. Working closely with our R&D team, James has helped to keep Hatten at the forefront of Balinese viticulture and winemaking and was part of the team that picked up Asian Winery of the Year in 2017
Winemaker
Yeni, our Balinese Assistant Winemaker, joined the team in 2011 as laboratory manager. She holds a degree in food technology and says she was drawn to winemaking due to its unique blend of science and art. Travelling to some of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions has been a highlight of her Hatten career — and she counts Adelaide Hills Chardonnay amongst her favourite wines. After years of honing her palate under the guidance of Chief Winemaker James Kalleske, she now proudly supports the team as Assistant Winemaker for our Hatten, TWO Islands, and Dragonfly ranges.
Vineyard Manager
Pak Bowo has been tending to our grapes for more than two decades. Starting as an apple farmer in his hometown of Nganjuk in East Java, he went on to specialise in grapevines, and joined Hatten Wines in 1999. Part of the on-the-ground team that harvests more than 1000 tonnes of fruit per year from our North Bali vineyards, Pak Bowo even spends his weekends amongst the vines - playing futsal with the other farmers.
Winemaker
Péter Gajdics, our recently appointed winemaker hails from the heart of the "Old World", Hungary, a country full of historical wine regions like Tokaj. With his winemaking experience spanning across Hungary, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, England and Turkey, he brings a fresh approach and a vast knowledge of winemaking to the Hatten team. In Bali, Péter has a special focus on quality control and R&D, both in our Sanur winery and in our vineyards on the north coast of Bali.
Visit Us
The Cellardoor Bali
Open daily, our Sanur cellar door offers comparative or sweet lover tasting at the bar with special price. Drop by or organise a private tasting experience to explore our portfolio of Balinese white, rosé, red and sparkling wines. Take-home orders are available as is a selection of Schott Zwiesel glassware, gourmet goods, and contemporary homeware pieces from our lifestyle boutique. Tastings and take-away orders of TWO Islands, our sister brand of modern Australian wines vinified in Bali, are also available.
The Cellardoor, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 393
Sanur - Bali 80227 | T. +62 361 472 1377
Private Dining Room
On the second floor of our Bali cellar door, The Private Dining Room combines solid wood furnishings, brick walls and state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances in an events space that’s perfect for private wine tastings, degustation dinners and more. Menu options range from rustic Balinese dishes to classic European fare and are customizable by our in-house chef, Agus.
Our sommelier is happy to suggest wine pairings for your lunch or dinner, with pours from both Hatten Wines and our sister brand, TWO Islands, available. Seats with minimum 14 guests for a sit-down dinner and max 30 guests or 60 guests for a standing reception.
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