COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cinsault
PRODUCER
New Theory
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Love Bite is a low-intervention, small-batch natural red wine crafted by New Theory, a brand founded by UK-based brothers Charlie and Thom Bradley. Originally launched in 2021 as Nouveau, the duo rebranded to New Theory in 2023 to challenge traditional wine terminology and make craft, low-intervention wine accessible to a younger generation. Sourced from old dry-land bush vines in Stellenbosch, South Africa, that overlook the Atlantic Ocean, this wine represents a modern, lifestyle-driven approach to viticulture, complete with bold, playful label artwork by artist James Graham.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The brand was founded by brothers Charlie and Thom Bradley, who host high-energy 'Wine Raves' with DJs in London and Berlin.
Fact 02
The label features bold, original illustrations by artist James Graham, designed to stand out on any casual dinner table.
Fact 03
The Cinsault grapes are sourced from old dry-land bush vines overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, benefiting from cooling maritime breezes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Xander Grier, Love Bite is made from 100% hand-harvested Cinsault grapes. The winemaking process relies on spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and partial carbonic maceration via whole-bunch fermentation to extract vibrant, fresh fruit characters. To maintain its raw, energetic profile, the wine is aged for just four months in old oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
