Bali - the new Plaga wines

Indowines is busily launching its Plaga range of wines made from imported Chilean and Western Australian grapes and bottled in Indonesia.

During a series of tastings conducted across the Island, Plaga is initially promoting 3 varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rose. Later, Plaga Cabernet Sauvignon will join the brand line.
Branding their wines as modern, fresh and playful – the three wines were light and lasting, well suited to tropical fare and Bali’s warm climate. Produced to be drank now – but with a shelf life of at least a year, don’t look for vintage years on the labels of Plaga. Targeted towards youthful drinkers looking for refreshment at an affordable price – the average Plaga drinker most like doesn’t have a wine cellar or the patience to keep a wine until it matures.

Wine lovers young and old are certain to rejoice at the introduction of these eminently drinkable wine with a retail price less than Rp. 130,000 a bottle. Sold at an even lower price to restaurants and retailers, Indowines is hopeful that their Plaga range will be sold at near retail by local restaurants in order to once again make wine an affordable accompaniment to a dinner out. Plaga wines will soon be available across Indonesia with initial launches now underway in Bali, Lombok and the Gilis with Jakarta, Surabaya and other major cities to follow shortly.

Plaga Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: Rp. 129,000
The perfect compliment to a hearty meal, whether a rich and savory beef rendang, a juicy rump steak or a spicy pasta. It also combines beautifully with desserts, especially those made with chocolate and cinnamon.

Plaga Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Rp. 119,000
Plaga Sauvignon Blanc is light enough to have a glass of wine at lunch, but equally well suited to balmy tropical evenings. A food-friendly wine, it goes particularly well with fresh fish or seafood, sushi and sashimi, as well as salads, vegetarian dishes and lean white meat.

Plaga Chardonnay
Price Rp. 119,000
The world’s favorite white wine, Chardonnay is highly versatile and suitable for lunch, dinner any time between. Try pairing with seafood, baked white meat, vegetarian dishes and light, aromatic coconut based curries.

Plaga Rosé
Price Rp. 129,000
Rose is best served chilled. It mixes well with both red and white meat and is ideally paired with canapés and starters. Try it with salad, pasta, fish, rice dishes and rice dishes such as paella and nasi goreng.