Brendon Keys may have the look of an overgrown teenage skateboarder, but don’t be fooled – this is a vigneron to be taken seriously! Straight out of New Zealand, Brendon first developed his sensibility as a chef before falling into the barrel... or rather the cement egg – a vessel which he particularly values for the purity and richness it brings to his wines. After studying oenology back in Gisborne, this vino-loving hipster embarked on a world tour of wine apprenticeships, with notable stays in Argentina and California. It was finally in Australia’s Adelaide Hills, and more specifically in Basket Range, that Brendon and his wife Kirsty decided to settle and found their winery. The adventure of BK Wines began in 2007, and the precision of the couple’s work has since become increasingly refined. With each inspired decision, the Keys have developed what is today an exemplary, zero-concession approach to winemaking. Cheers to skater wine!