Tasting Notes
Like a butterscotch candy disappearing on your tongue… like the ethereal glint of rainbow dancing on the edge of a Swarovski crystal… One Ball has evolved into beautiful perfection and after this vintage will fade gracefully from the scene. She was the stunning, pugnacious sister act to our Swaby Chardonnay. Vanessa Paradis with her gapped front teeth chirping sweetly while swinging boldly on a perch in a birdcage. If she were born today, One Ball would be Billie Eilish – a fierce and appealing anti-coquette for the ages. We are humbled by the vineyard that was her origin and so pleased that our plans for her came to fruition. Au revoir, fille forte! Pressed to barrel, 10-15% new French oak for nine months. - BK
Brendon Keys creates art. Or as we like to call it, wine.
Having decided early on that #cheflife was not for him, Brendon threw in the teatowel to step into the winemaking ring, with a few creative and interesting side projects along the way. Studying viticulture and oenology in his native New Zealand, Brendon left the land of the long white cloud to begin a winemaking world tour that would take him and his wife Kirstyn from the McLaren Vale to the Napa Valley and to Argentina. But it was in the Adelaide Hills that they decided to call home. The quality and balance of the fruit spoke to Brendon. The Keys started up their BK Wines label in 2007 with the same artful skill and passion that Brendon had applied to his stints as a professional snowboarder and a DJ in London during the peak of the house music scene.
Working closely with growers to source exceptional grapes that reflect the individuality of a particular site, Brendon's approach to winemaking is minimalist yet creative. He has experimented with extended skin contact for both red and white varietals and non-conventional fermentation techniques. The current release of the Pinot Noir that has undergone full carbonic maceration is just the thing for spring with its vibrant allure of spiced cherries.
The BK Wines truly are homemade. Enjoy them at home, perhaps with some house to mix it up on your own deck.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |