Our founder, Keith Hirabayashi, is an accomplished martial artist, actor, stuntman (credited as “Keith Cooke”) and business operator. Keith has trained in wushu, taekwondo and karate, receiving numerous awards: including being named Competitor of the Year by Black Belt magazine in 1985, and five grand champion titles at the U.S. World and U.S. Open Karate tournaments. Keith now runs his own martial arts studio in Brentwood, CA, in addition to his Specialty Wine business.
A long time wine lover, Keith decided to jump headfirst in the wine market armed with his business acumen and passion for wine. Keith believes that everyone who buys wine should know what they’re buying. Not just the label, but the story and history behind the artisanship that goes into each and every bottle.