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OCTOBER 2013, JAKARTA & BALI, INDONESIA
- Here in Asia, a love affair with New Zealand wines is beginning.
Matua, the producers of New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc and New
Zealand’s Wine Producer of the Year is now expanding its footprint
in the region to include Indonesia.
Speaking from one of Matua’s vineyards outside of Auckland, Matua winemaker, Greg Rowdon, said he’s thrilled to see Matua expanding it markets in Asia.
He
says, “When you taste a Matua wine, you really taste New Zealand in
a glass. Our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for the climate
in Indonesia, being crisp, refreshing and full tropical notes like
passionfruit and guava. It’s also a wonderful food match for the
rich and spicy flavours often found with Indonesian cuisine.
With
demand for New Zealand wines continuing to grow, more Asian
retailers, restaurants and wine bars are putting more of the
country’s wines on offer.
What
to try
Keen
to sample Matua wines? Greg Rowdon picks his favourites that are
available in select food and wine retail stores in Jakarta, including
Vines and Gourmet World, and in popular retreats, restaurants and
bars in Bali.
- 2012 Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (Rp 454,800.00)
- 2012 Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir (Rp 454,800.00)
- 2011 Shingle Peak Sauvignon Blanc (Rp 499,800.00)
- 2011 Shingle Peak Pinot Noir (Rp 499,800.00)
Matua
- most successful New Zealand wine brand
Matua
has been gaining more international recognition in recent times. Late
last year, Matua was named the 2012 IWSC (International Wine &
Spirit Competition) New Zealand Producer of the Year Award (London).
The latest release of their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (2013) has
also just picked up a Double Gold at the China Wine awards as well as
Gold at the New Zealand International wine show.
Matua
now has 102 awards in total, including 12 trophies and 19 gold medals
in the last 12 months – making it the most internationally
successful New Zealand wine brand.
Greg
Rowdon states, “While we’re proud of these wins, we don’t let
it go to our heads. For me, I just want to continue making
premium quality wines that we can be proud of to share with the rest
of the world.
“I
can’t imagine doing anything else in the world other than making
wine, so to be able to share our wine internationally is very
humbling.”
About
Matua Wines
Matua
started out from a tin shed near Auckland in 1974. This is where they
produced Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc and ultimately changed the
way the world enjoys white wine. They were told it was a massive
gamble, but they gave it a go anyway, and the rest is history. This
pioneering spirit and passion to try new things to make great wines
is still alive today.
For more information, samples, images or interview requests, please contact:
Hermansyah
Wine
Division Head
Email:
hermansyah@pt-mgp.com
Contact
no: + 62 21 5151 911
