Clear ruby red — intense nose with primary fruity aromas of strawberries, raspberries and cranberries, along with a slightly peppery spice and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, the aromatic impressions are virtually identical. Once again, Tremayne Smith convinces us with a wine of subtle understated power, which is characterized by an incredibly clear and precise fruit pattern. Straightforward and straightforward, yet unobtrusively complex, he presents us with the Pale Rider, a picture book Grenache Noir that truly has a lot to offer.