Rapid Crossing Zinfandel, 2021
“It’s a privilege to drink Barossa Zinfandel; it’s a rare beast. Heaven knows why! This is a strapping red, but it has a silken texture crammed full of ripe berries, star anise and vanilla. Get out the mature cheddar and put these two together.”
Member Price
$24.65 per bottle
$147.90 per case of 6
Regular Price
$29.00 per Bottle
$174.00 per Case of 6
$29.00
Winemaker Notes
Colour | Dark red colour |
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Nose | The primary flavours are blueberry and boysenberry with a hint of liquorice |
Palate | Fresh and lively, complete, followed by spice and smoky finish. |
Aging | Drinks beautifully now with 2 - 10 years cellaring potential |
Food Pairing | Best served with barbecue dishes and curries |
Terroir & Wine Making
Pressing | Basket Pressed |
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Maturation | Min. 6 month Seasoned French and American oak, House Toast |
Fining | No fining. Vegan friendly |
Alc/vol | 750 ml , 16.0%, Contains Sulphites |
History
Colonel William Light, founder of Adelaide and first Surveyor-General of South Australia, traversed our estate on 13th December 1837, when exploring the north-east of Adelaide. On this historic occasion, he named our town Lyndoch and the surrounding hills Barossa. The Barossa Colonel Light Monument, a life-size bronze statue of Colonel Light on horseback, and the iconic Barossa Manor commemorate the birthplace of the world-famous Barossa wine region on our estate. Generations of our winemakers have dedicated their work to this grand tradition, embodying our heritage of outstanding winemaking in every bottle.
This wine is named after the first fleet brigantine “Rapid” on which Colonel Light arrived in South Australia in 1836. Those who sailed from England aboard the Rapid, among them William Jacob, referred to him as “Captain Light” because he was Captain for its voyage from London to South Australia.