The Horsemen Pale Rider Grenache 2018

Pale Rider is The Horsemen's expression of 100% Grenache from Darling, South Africa. We have two wines from The Horsemen project – Pale Rider and Red Rider. The Pale Rider is pure, fine, and aromatic – a light style of Grenache that is more similar to a Pinot Noir.

The Horsemen takes its name from 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'. Tremayne Smith makes two whites and two reds in this range. He chooses vineyards in some of South Africa's lesser-known regions such as Darling (where this wine comes from) and Paarl. He is one of South Africa's upcoming younger producers, who is also known for having quite striking monochromatic wine labels (they are designed by his friend who is a Tattoo Artist).

Darling is a lesser-known wine region on South Africa's west coast, known for its cool maritime climate and unique terroir. The combination of cool climate and careful winemaking creates Grenache with a lighter, more delicate style – more similar to Pinot Noir than to typical fuller-bodied Grenache.

What you get is pure, fine, and aromatic Grenache with a light style that's more similar to Pinot Noir. This is Grenache at its most elegant and delicate – showing what this variety can do when it's grown in a cool climate and handled with a light touch. The wine has real finesse and purity, standing out from more conventional fuller-bodied styles.

Tremayne Smith is one of South Africa's upcoming younger producers, bringing fresh energy and creativity to the South African wine scene. His striking monochromatic wine labels (designed by his friend who is a Tattoo Artist) reflect the bold, artistic approach he brings to winemaking.

Serve it slightly chilled with grilled fish, poultry, lighter meat dishes, or mushroom-based dishes. This is honest, pure South African Grenache from an exciting young producer, perfect for those looking for something light, fine, and aromatic that's more similar to Pinot Noir than typical Grenache.