Sababay Winery, Gianyar: Winery Tour & Wine Tasting with Grapes from Buleleng Farmers

Yes, Bali has its own winery. Sababay Winery in Keramas, Blahbatuh, Gianyar—near Saba Bay, which inspired its name—turns grapes grown by north Bali farmers into wine and opens its production facility to visitors. It is about a 30-minute drive from Sanur.

From Buleleng Vineyards to Fermentation Tanks

Sababay was founded in 2010 with a mission to help Buleleng grape growers earn a fairer price. According to detikBali, the grapes are harvested from farms in Banjar, Seririt and Gerokgak. The official website names Alphonse Lavallée and Muscat Saint Vallier as its signature varieties, and since 2023 Sababay has also used Bali-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Winemaker Guillaume Quéron, who honed his craft in the vineyards of Bordeaux, has led production since 2022.

Good to know: the vineyards are in north Bali, not in Keramas. The tour here focuses on the production facility—processing machines, fermentation tanks and the bottling line—plus a small garden where the tastings take place.

Tour & Tasting Packages

• Tour & Taste (1–1.5 hours): guided tour + tasting of 3 signature wines, IDR 180,000++/person.
• Wine Down in the Garden (1.5–2 hours): tour + 4 wines with a cheese platter in the garden, IDR 400,000++/person.
• Sip of Love (for couples, min. 2 people): tour + 4 wines paired with artisanal chocolates, IDR 450,000++/person.
• SABA Experience (2–2.5 hours): distillery tour, tasting of grappa, vodka and coffee liqueur, then mixing 1 cocktail, IDR 455,000++/person.
• Picnic Basket (1.5–2 hours): tour + 1 bottle from the Velvet Series, sandwiches, fried cassava and tropical fruit, IDR 500,000++/2 people.

The ++ sign means prices exclude 21% tax and service.

Dining at House of Sababay

The public visitor area is called House of Sababay and includes a restaurant. The Tour & Dine package (2–2.5 hours, IDR 495,000++/person) covers the tour, 4 wines and a light set menu (1 main + 1 dessert) designed to match the wines. Before leaving, stop by the shop to take home a favourite bottle, from Moscato de Bali to Reserve Red.

Visiting Tips

• Guests must be 21 or older; bring ID.
• Come on a weekday to see the production machines running.
• Don’t drive yourself after the tasting—use a driver or a ride-hailing taxi.
• Book ahead; groups of more than 10 are arranged on request.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra No. 333X, Keramas, Medahan, Blahbatuh, Gianyar — View on Google Maps
• Tour times: sessions at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. Opening hours on the official website: Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, Saturday 09:00–13:00; confirm first if visiting on a weekend.
• Prices: IDR 180,000++ to IDR 500,000++ depending on the package.
• Reservations: via the official website sababaywinery.com, WhatsApp +62 811-3977-887 or phone (0361) 949099.
• Instagram: @sababaywinery

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