Adi Badenhorst has been described as many things, but near the top of the list is always farmer, winemaker and parrot breeder. The 2021 Papegaai dry red (for lack of a better classification) brings together those three things in one story and one bottle.

The grapes used are from our farm and from our neighbour’s excellent fruit. Most vines are mountain sloped bushvines. We maintain that high quality fruit comes from old un-irrigated bushvines grown on a variety of granite soils that are naturally low yielding. The wine is mainly elaborated from the Cinsault variety, along with a little bit of everything else grown on the farm.

"An offering from the more natural, fun and funky side, the 2021 Papegaai Red Blend delivers a trendy mix of 60% red and 40% white grapes. While geared toward a particular demographic, this ain't your grandpa's wine. Its medium-bodied frame is filled with cherry and soft earthy flavors and ends with a bright, crisp, uncomplicated finish. Nature lovers can drink well knowing that a percentage of this wine's proceeds benefit the critically endangered Cape Parrot. Drink to 2024.
87 points."
(Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate, December 2022)