COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
New Theory
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 2021 by brothers Charlie and Thom Bradley, New Theory (formerly Nouveau) is on a mission to make natural wine accessible and fun. Rejecting traditional, stuffy tastings, they host high-energy 'wine raves' in London, pairing street food with low-intervention pours. The brand features distinctive, hand-drawn labels designed by co-founder Thom Bradley in collaboration with type designer Clara Isaksson and illustrator James Graham. Sourced from premium granite soils in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 'White Lies' is crafted to be an approachable gateway to skin-contact wines, offering a fresh, modern take on Pinot Gris.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
New Theory hosts high-energy 'wine raves' in London to make natural wine accessible and fun.
Fact 02
The quirky label character was designed in collaboration with illustrator James Graham.
Fact 03
Named 'Best Low-skin-contact orange wine' by The Independent in 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from elevated, sustainably farmed vineyards in Stellenbosch, which benefit from cooling maritime breezes off False Bay. To achieve its signature glowing golden-pink hue and delicate texture, the Pinot Gris grapes undergo exactly four days of skin contact before pressing. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using native, wild yeasts. The wine is matured for four months in old oak barrels to build texture without imparting heavy oak flavors. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur additions, preserving its natural weight and vibrant character.
