Two Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence are just the beginning of an array of culinary delights at Four Seasons Resorts Bali this summer.
Both Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay and Ayung Terrace at Four Seasons Resort Sayan have earned recognition for their exceptional wine selections, including a special focus on Balinese wines and local artisan winemakers.
This recognition is accompanied by new offerings like the Love at the Beach Sunday Brunches, a revamped Mediterranean-inspired dining experience in the jungle, sustainably crafted cocktails, and expert mixology classes, setting the stage for a summer filled with unforgettable culinary experiences that capture the essence of Bali’s rich food culture.
Celebrating Balinese Wine Excellence
Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay impressed the 2024 Wine Spectator judges with a 250-label wine list, a notable onsite cellar, and a journey through some of the world’s most renowned wine-producing regions. The spotlight also shines on Balinese wines, such as the Isola Rosso Raw, made from syrah and malvasia nera grapes cultivated on the northern Buleleng coast.
Similarly, Ayung Terrace at Four Seasons Resort Sayan was celebrated for its culturally rich dining and drinking experience, highlighting Bali’s emerging wine culture alongside sophisticated modern Indonesian cuisine. Curated by Balinese Beverage Manager I Made Adi Wirawan, the wine list at Ayung Terrace features Bali’s distinctive Cuvee Sababay, produced from chardonnay grapes in Kintamani’s high-altitude region. The list also includes global premium selections like Sassicaia and William Fèvre’s Grand Cru Chablis, served with precision using the Coravin system.
New Culinary Experiences
These prestigious awards coincide with Sundara’s recent design refresh, which mirrors the expansive ocean horizon through a playful, linear aesthetic. This summer, Sundara introduces the Love at the Beach Sunday Brunch, a culinary celebration that blends haute cuisine with Jimbaran BBQ flavors, crafted by Chef de Cuisine David Gavin.
The brunch menu features mouthwatering dishes such as barbecued octopus, grilled prawns, and wagyu flank steak, complemented by refreshing seafood platters and a coconut crab salad. Guests can also enjoy the 57-meter beachfront pool and complimentary non-motorized water sports, which can be booked in advance through the Resort’s Coconut Grove.
Over at Four Seasons Resort Sayan, the newly relaunched Riverside restaurant offers a sophisticated al fresco dining experience that harks back to a time when ingredients and culinary ideas flowed freely along maritime trade routes. Led by Balinese Head Chef Wayan (Suta) Sutariawan, Riverside’s high-end “bistronomy” menu pays homage to the Mediterranean’s relaxed charm and the culinary heritage of Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon, and Greece.
Innovating in Mixology
This summer, the acclaimed TELU bar at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay continues to push the boundaries of modern mixology with two new creations made entirely from ingredients grown on-site and local spirits. These innovative cocktails are the vision of Bar Manager Jan Jurecka.
The pandan-inspired Kolak Pisang combines pandan, Indonesian Nusa Cana Tropica Rum, coconut, and banana peel, while the Ocean Guardian blends blue spirulina algae, house-made Kaliandra mead, lemon, and local Palwana arak. Proceeds from these zero-waste cocktails support coral reef restoration efforts by the local community charity, Ocean Gardener.
At Four Seasons Resort Sayan, Mixology Masterclasses at Sokasi offer a farm-to-glass drinking experience in an earth-conscious manner. Overlooking a vibrant landscape of rainforest, paddy fields, and vegetable gardens, these masterclasses reveal the secrets behind the bar’s signature cocktails, crafted from homegrown fruits, botanicals, and herbs sourced from the resort’s gardens and local producers. The spirits are aged in indigenous teak barrels and terracotta casks made by local artisans, creating a deep connection between the drinks and their origins.
For more information about the ever-evolving, award-winning gastronomic experiences at Four Seasons Resorts Bali at Sayan and Jimbaran Bay, connect with the resorts via FS Chat on WhatsApp or call directly:
Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay: +62 361 701010
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan: +62 361 708333
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