Product Overview
A compelling South African blend that symbolizes the intersection of tradition and craftsmanship, named after the fundamental threads in weaving - much like the interweaving of varieties and people that create this wine.
Wine Specifications
- Producer: Warp + Weft
- Region: Swartland, South Africa
- Style: Red Blend
- ABV: 14%
- Technical:
- pH: 3.74
- TA: 6.66 g/L
Winemaking
- Aging: 2 years in French oak
- 10% new oak
- 90% neutral
Tasting Profile
- Aroma: Black pepper, graphite, damson plum, spice cake
- Palate: Mulberry, black raspberry, currant, dried figs
- Secondary Notes: Kola nut, sassafras, tayberry, Bing cherry
- Finish: Spiced cedar, blood orange, tobacco, vanilla
- Structure: Silken, lengthy tannins
Cultural Significance
Named after Shweshwe, South Africa's traditional fabric considered the "denim of the Western Cape" - representing durability, accessibility, and deep-rooted tradition.
Philosophy
Represents the intersection of multiple influences, creating a wine that's greater than the sum of its parts, much like the crossed threads that form a fabric.
Keywords: Swartland wine, South African red blend, Warp and Weft, boutique wine, artisanal wine, traditional winemaking