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The Wine Paradise of Margaret River Dinner in the Paradise Island of Bali

Margaret River is known as a wine paradise—one of the great wine regions of the world. Blessed with pristine isolation, ancient lands, and a maritime influence, it creates the ideal environment for growing exceptional wines. Although the region contributes just 3% to Australia’s total wine production but commands over 20% of the premium wine market, producing wines that are considered international benchmarks.

Ultimate Italian Culinary Journey

A four-hand culinary collaboration — a combined culinary event between Chef Michele from The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali and Chef Vinsen from Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort — was organized by Sheraton Kuta, offering an evening of exceptional Italian cuisine.

Sake Festival by Jaddi Internasional: A Celebration of Japanese Craft and Flavour

Raise your ochoko — a celebration of Japan’s iconic brew is coming to town. On 3 June 2025, PT. Jaddi Internasional will be hosting a Sake Festival at VIN+ Arcadia, Senayan, inviting both drink enthusiasts and industry professionals to taste and savour 40 different bottles of sake, and their varieties, in one day.

Sake Festival 2025

JADDI Internasional menggelar Sake Festival 2025 menampilkan lebih 40 jenis Sake

Sake Festival Jaddi Internasional Hadirkan Edukasi, Rasa, dan Budaya Jepang di Bali dan Jakarta

Dalam upaya memperluas apresiasi publik terhadap kekayaan budaya minuman Jepang, PT Jaddi Internasional, salah satu importir minuman alkohol terkemuka di Indonesia, akan menggelar Sake Festival 2025 di dua kota besar: Jakarta (3 Juni di Vin+ Arcadia) dan Bali (5 Juni di Sheraton Kuta Resort). Festival ini bukan hanya menjadi ajang mencicipi Sake dari berbagai rumah produksi terkemuka di Jepang, tetapi juga sarana edukatif dan pengalaman budaya yang jarang ditemui di Indonesia.

JADDI Internasional menggelar Sake Festival 2025, Selasa 3 Juni di VIN+ Arcadia. Free Entrance!

Jaddi Internasional to hold Sake Festival in Jakarta, Bali

Alcoholic beverage importer PT Jaddi Internasional is set to showcase a variety of Japanese sakes to connoisseurs and enthusiasts in Jakarta and Bali through the Sake Festival.

Sake Festival 2025 Hadir di Jakarta dan Bali: Nikmati Pengalaman Tasting dan Edukasi Seputar Sake Jepang

Dalam rangka memperkenalkan minuman tradisional Jepang kepada masyarakat Indonesia, PT Jaddi Internasional—importir minuman terkemuka dengan pengalaman lebih dari 20 tahun—akan menggelar Sake Festival 2025 di dua kota besar, Jakarta dan Bali.

Sake Festival 2025: Waktunya Jelajahi Dunia Rasa Minuman Beras dari Jepang!

Hi Urbies! Sake merupakan minuman tradisional asal Jepang yang terbuat dari beras. Meskipun bahan dasarnya terlihat sederhana, Sake memiliki kompleksitas rasa yang luar biasa. Variasi jenis dan metode pembuatannya menciptakan karakteristik unik di tiap botolnya—mulai dari Nigori yang creamy dan bertekstur pekat, hingga Futsushu yang ringan dan cocok untuk pemula. Perbedaan cita rasa ini berasal dari pemilihan jenis beras, air, serta proses fermentasi yang sangat presisi.

Yuk Kenalan Lebih Dekat dengan Sake! Si Minuman Beras yang Punya Rasa Ribuan Cerita

Hi Gwid! Kalau kamu pikir semua yang berasal dari beras itu hanya soal nasi dan ketupat, well… it’s time to upgrade your palate! Pernah dengar soal Sake? Yup, minuman tradisional asal Jepang ini ternyata punya dunia rasa yang jauh lebih luas dari yang kamu bayangkan.

Sake Festival 2025 Diselenggarakan Jaddi Internasional di Jakarta & Bali

Jaddi Internasional sebagai importir minuman yang telah berpengalaman lebih dari 20 tahun di Indonesia akan menyelenggarakan sebuah acara menarik bertajuk 'Sake Festival 2025'. Acara ini akan diselenggarakan di dua kota langsung, yakni Jakarta pada 3 Juni 2025 dan di Bali pada 5 Juni 2025. Sake Festival 2025 ini diselenggarakan untuk memperkenalkan berbagai minuman sake asal Jepang pada masyarakat di Tanah Air.

Sake Festival 2025: Discover the Subtle Sophistication of Japan’s Iconic Brew

PT Jaddi Internasional invites discerning connoisseurs to experience the nuanced elegance of Japanese craftsmanship through Sake Festival 2025, taking place in Jakarta on June 3 at Vin+ Arcadia and in Bali on June 5 at Sheraton Kuta Resort. More than a tasting event, the festival promises an immersive journey through the world of sake—curated by over 10 renowned Japanese producers and designed to educate, indulge, and inspire. Entry is complimentary and open to the public.

Sake Festival 2025 Hadir di Jakarta dan Bali: Rayakan Budaya Jepang Lewat Cita Rasa Autentik

JAKARTA – Semarak budaya Jepang kembali mewarnai dua kota besar Indonesia lewat gelaran Sake Festival 2025, yang akan digelar di Vin+ Arcadia Jakarta pada 3 Juni dan dilanjutkan di Sheraton Kuta Resort Bali pada 5 Juni. Festival berskala internasional ini menjadi momentum langka bagi masyarakat untuk menjelajahi kedalaman budaya Jepang melalui minuman fermentasi khas negeri sakura: Sake.

Perfect Pair Truffle Chocolate and Wine

Wine and chocolate remain one of the best pairings to come out of the world of fine dining, creating a harmonious, romantic, and almost magical journey of sensations through their fusion of flavours, textures, and chemistry. While basic pairing tips advise us to pair white chocolate with white wine and dark chocolate with red wine, what about chocolate with more complex flavours, fillings, and toppings?

Forte e Gentile, Mitolo Wines

Mitolo’s wines, with their Italian-Australian heritage, hail from McLaren Vale, located 45 minutes south of Adelaide. McLaren Vale lies between the Mount Lofty Ranges to the east and 30 km of coastline to the west. With its Mediterranean climate, complex tapestry of soils, and varying altitudes, McLaren Vale is an intricate wine region with a long ripening season, perfectly suited for growing premium Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and a range of Italian varieties.

Indonesia’s Best-Selling Wines in 2024

as humans, our bodies are chemically-driven by neurotransmitters which influence our behaviour, emotions, thoughts and processes. Wine contains many components that affect our natural neurotransmitters, which in turn effects our emotions and behaviour. do doubt some can attest to this!

BALANCE, FRESHNESS, AND PRECISION: THE PASCAL JOLIVET STYLE

The journey of the Jolivet family began in 1926 when Louis Jolivet, the cellar master at Château de Tracy, and Lucien Jolivet started buying wine in bulk, bottling, and marketing it in the Sancerre region. The second generation, led by Jacques Jolivet, Lucien’s son, expanded this activity by creating a beverage distribution structure. In 1987, Pascal Jolivet, Jacques’ son, established the Pascal Jolivet brand. From owning no vineyards in 1990 to managing an estate spanning over 120 hectares today, the Pascal Jolivet estate covers areas in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, with an additional 60 hectares in Touraine dedicated to the "Attitude" label

FOUR HANDS DINNER: TOM’S AT THE LANGHAM HOTEL, JAKARTA BY TOM AIKENS

From The Langham, Jakarta. Located on the 62nd floor of the hotel, with spectacular views of Jakarta City, this interesting culinary journey is created by two excellent chefs, crafted to perfection and paired with wines. The beautiful restaurant setup at Tom’s features Italian mosaic flooring by Sicis, Knoll chairs, leather-upholstered benches, old-world chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a cozy and appealing ambiance to explore the culinary journey

THE HARMONIOUS BLEND OF THREE DISTINCT CULINARY WORLDS.

The name Almaviva, though it has an Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label is Chile’s ancestral history, which symbolizes their vision of the earth and the cosmos. In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva.

THE TEROIR CONCEPT PAIRING OF DELICATO WINES AND PRIVY ITALIAN AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE

The best way to enjoy wine is to pair it with complementary food. On the evening of October 23, 2024, an intimate dinner brought together Black Stallion and 1924 wines with a unique Italian American Steakhouse concept at Privy Darmawangsa in Jakarta. Located on the fourth floor of Dharmawangsa Square, Privy offers a warm and cozy ambiance, with an intimate setup, soft lighting, and walls lined with wine bottles. The main menu features a variety of Italian-inspired dishes, including starters, salads, soups, pastas, and an assortment of meat-centered mains. Chef-owner Jonathan Tek curated a stunning six-course meal to highlight the wines, inviting guests to explore their flavors in harmony with each dish.

The Iconic Chilean Carménère

The Carménère grape is often associated with Chile, but did you know that this variety is a cross between the Cabernet Franc and the Gros Cabernet, originally from Bordeaux? Before having an important role in the Bordeaux blend, it was planted in the Graves area. Around 1850, Europe’s vines were ravaged by an insect pest known as Phylloxera, which wiped out around 40% of the vines and vineyards, and France was particularly badly affected. In fact, Carménère disappeared altogether in France

MEET TUA RITA, THE PERFECT SUPER TUSCAN - BY KERTAWIDYAWATI

Redigaffi from Tua Rita Wines was the first Italian wine to receive a 100-point REDIGAFFI score from Robert Parker, the renowned wine critic. Upon reviewing the 2000 ‘Redigaffi’ Toscana he wrote that the vintage was “as close to perfection a a wine get.”

Wine: Lebih Sederhana dari yang Dibayangkan

Rugi besar mengindentikkan anggur (wine) sebagai minuman kalangan atas yang sebatas dipadankan dengan makanan wah serupa steak.

Domaine Bauchet Champagne: Heritage in the Hillsides

BY KERTAWIDYAWATI Let's discuss the renowned Champagne region of France. Did you know that the 'Champagne Hillsides, Houses & Cellars' are together listed as official UNESCO World Heritage sites? The Champagne appellation d'origine contrôlée production zone were defined by law in 1927, covering about 34,300 hectares across 319 villages, also known as "crus". There are nearly 280,000 plots cared for by over 16,000 growers, with most plots being quite small, around 2.5 hectares on average.

Italy - The Land of Wines

BY KERTAWIDYAWATI Around 800 BCE, the Greeks landed in southern Italy and found that the inhabitants of this land were already growing grapes and drinking wine. It was very much part of their everyday life, so much so that the Greeks named this country 'Oenotria', the land of wines!

East Meets Wines: Pairing with Asian Cuisine

Leading up to this year's Chinese New Year celebrations I received many questions around what wines pair best with Chinese food. As you can imagine, many dishes from this rich and flavourful cuisine won't find find a good pairing, but a handful result in some surprisingly delicious combinations! -BY KERTAWIDYAWATI

Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2023

It's always exciting to see the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines list', which for the year 2023 was revealed in November 2023. These wines were judged based on quality, value, availability and 'excitement.

The Perfect Couple: PAIRING WINE AND CHOCOLATE

Is there anything more sensuous than enjoying a glass of wine with some rich, chocolate? It's a classic pairing, one that speaks of indulgence and pure enjoyment of the senses. What is it exactly that makes these two pleasures so good for romance? Perhaps it is chocolate's 'aphrodisiac' properties (it triggers a release of serotonin and phenylethylamine, associated with mood boosting and mild sexual stimulation). Tied with wine's smooth taste, gradual loosening of stress and inhibitions, well, that seems like the right duo to dial up desire! However, not all wines can be paired with chocolate, and so if you're hoping for an evening of romance, let me tell how to make the perfect pairing

Prosecco: Understated & Underrated

When one thinks of sparkling wines, so quickly we think of Champagne, but in fact Prosecco is the world's most popular fizz! Prosecco is the Italian-born bubbly and it may surprise you to know that its is the highest exported sparkling wine by volume in the world.

Good Wines, Good Times, Good Karma!

It took me a moment to fully appreciate the spectacular clifftop views, high above the Indian Ocean, when I arrived at the sparkling di Mare Restaurant at Karma Kandara. It was a beautiful afternoon, perfect weather for a wine tasting. Through their global network, the Karma Group has secured a selection of its own-branded wines, white-labelled bottles prepared just for them in partnership with hand-selected vineyards.