31/07/2010
Hatten W**es was established in 1994. The family owned company is 100% Balinese and proud to be known as Bali’s Original w**ery.
The family started with the production of rice w**e “Brem” in the 1960’s, a version of the famous Arak. The factory is still in operation next door to Hatten W**es in Sanur, Bali. The Owner/Director I B Rai Budarsa has a degree in agricultural engineering and is involved with all operational aspects of Hatten W**es.
The w**e maker and Managing Director an Australian National - Mr Don Buchanan has over two decades of experience running successful w**eries throughout Australia and abroad. Obtaining a degree in Oenology, at the world renowned Roseworthy College in South Australia his career expands to working for famous Australian w**eries, which include: Karadoc, Lindeman, Leo Buring, Kaiser Stuhl, Krondorf, Buchanan W**es, Arrowfield, Tisdall, & Hopwood which is an Indonesian owned w**ery in Australia.
Don has won many awards, medals and trophies for his w**es which include white w**e awards: Bacchus Trophy, Qantas Trophy; Red w**e awards: Jimmy Watson – which he has won twice. He has also won the prestigious W**emaker of the Year award.
Hatten W**es – meaning “progress”, has over 100 staff , employed in the 3 main locations – The vineyard, 14.5 hectares in Singaraja on the north/east of Bal; the w**ery in Sanur and the Distribution office in Simpang Siur, Kuta.
The w**ery is located close to the main business centre, in Sanur and is fitted out in stainless steel to maintain cleanliness. The w**ery has a horizontal press, over 20 large w**e tanks, fermenters, a bottling room, and a laboratory.
The distribution office and tasting shop “Cellardoor” is located on the Bypass in Simpang Siur, Kuta. It is opened from Monday to Saturday.
Hatten W**es Alexandria white w**e received international recognition, winning the Bronze medal at the 2003 UK w**e show. The sparkling w**es have won several local awards.
Recently voted in the top 10 for fastest improving producers in Asia, Hatten w**es are proud of the fact they are a 100% Balinese company and committed to international standards of quality and taste. The leaders in local w**e making, Hatten W**es are known as the pioneers in Bali w**e.
Hatten W**es are featured in the majority of establishments in Bali, Java and outer islands and distribute to Europe. A main focus of the company is to train hotel/restaurant staff on w**e styles with emphasis on w**e tasting, serving and storing.
In 2007 a second range – Two Islands was introduced, creating four new w**e styles: Two White w**es: Chardonnay and Riesling and a selection of two Red w**es: Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot. The grapes are grown in the cooler climate of Australia, the juice is then transported to Bali where vintage takes place at the Hatten w**ery in Sanur.
