australia adeta hills
Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling
Last year's white wine was very well received, and Brendan, who usually emphasizes the expression of terroir and varietal characteristics, has exceptionally blended and finished using various cuvées in the winery. The main ingredient is Chardonnay, and the amount that is not enough to release as a single field is blended here. In addition, a small amount of Pinot Gris, Grüner, Riesling, etc. are added in an exquisite sense of balance. In addition, a small amount of 2020 Chardonnay, which has been aged in old barrels for a year while maintaining skin contact, is also blended with this wine (!). It has a taste that perfectly embodies "Wine ".
A blended white wine born from a deep respect for the great Burgundy Chardonnay and the winemaker's exceptional taste. Mainly Chardonnay ( including a small amount of 2020 that has been skin-contacted for one year ), a small amount of Pinot Gris & Grüner Veltliner, and Riesling. A small amount of antioxidants is added before bottling. Unfiltered, no clarifiers used.
BKWines was founded in 2007 in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia by brewer BrendonKeys. Brendan was born in NZ. He started his career as a chef, but his passion soon turned to wine. After starting out as a winemaker in Gisborne, New Zealand, Brendan moved to California to hone his skills under Paul Hobbs, who was the head brewer at Opus One. After that, in 2004, he participated in the establishment of Viña Cobos in Argentina at the request of Paul. However, while respecting Paul, Brendan devoted himself to the natural yet modern style of wine from Jura, Alsace, and Burgundy, and finally in 2007, he opened a small winery in the Adelaide Hills forest to fulfill his dream. I was excited inside.
Brendan's style is natural but never nostalgic, even avant-garde. Assuming fermentation with wild yeasts and minimal use of sulfites (or no), he went out and selected skin contact, carbonic maceration, whole cell fermentation, and even production using film yeast. It is used in a variety of ways according to the condition of the grapes harvested from a single vineyard. However, with Brendan's passion and utmost attention to detail, the resulting wine is extremely complete and has a stunning personality that combines a serious side with a friendly expression. By drinking his wine, we get a glimpse into the bottomless world of Brendan.
