New Theory Love Bite — chilled red wine from South Africa
New Theory Love Bite is a beaujolais-style Cinsault from old vines in Stellenbosch, South Africa — and it's best served cold. Bursting with red fruits, soft and easy-drinking, this is a natural red wine that doesn't need a lecture to enjoy. Just stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes and crack on.
A red wine you actually want to chill
Love Bite flips the script on how you think about red wine. Chilled down, the Cinsault grape shows off bright cherry and raspberry flavours with a gentle salty edge that keeps you coming back. It's light, juicy and completely moreish — the kind of bottle that disappears faster than you planned.
Old vines, no junk, proper craft
The grapes are hand-harvested from old-vine blocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Stellenbosch region. Wild fermentation, whole bunch pressing, unfiltered — New Theory keeps things minimal so the fruit does the talking. It's 100% vegan, 12% ABV, and contains only sulphites. No added sugar, no concentrates, no shortcuts.
A label worth leaving on the table
New Theory's bottles are designed to stand out. Each one features original illustrations by James Graham — Love Bite's artwork is bold, playful and looks brilliant on a dinner table or kitchen counter. This is a bottle you grab because it looks fun and keep buying because it tastes great.
About New Theory
New Theory is the brainchild of brothers Charlie and Thom Bradley, who launched the brand (originally called Nouveau) in 2021 with one goal: smash down the walls around wine. They work with award-winning farmers in South Africa to produce small-batch, low-intervention wines that are designed for drinking now — not cellaring for a decade. Stocked in Selfridges, Whole Foods and hundreds of independents, they've shifted over 150,000 bottles and host sell-out wine raves across London.
We stock New Theory because they're doing exactly what we love — making genuinely good wine accessible, fun and free of pretence. Browse all New Theory wines at All Natty.
When to open a bottle of Love Bite
If you're after a chilled red wine for a summer barbecue, a Friday night takeaway or just a midweek treat, Love Bite fits perfectly. It's brilliant with pizza, tacos, charcuterie boards or anything off the grill. Basically, if you're eating something tasty and want a wine that doesn't require a PhD to enjoy, this is it.
Looking for something lighter? Try New Theory's White Lies skin-contact white, or go full fizz with their Pot Luck pet nat. If you're into natural reds, have a look at our full red wine collection for more hand-picked bottles.
Bristol same-day delivery & UK shipping
Order Love Bite before 2pm and we'll have it at your door by 8pm — chilled red sorted for tonight. Local Bristol delivery (BS1–BS16) is just £3.50, or free when you spend over £40. Anywhere else in the UK? We ship with 2-day priority delivery. See our full Bristol and UK delivery details.
Frequently asked questions
What does New Theory Love Bite taste like?
Love Bite is a light, juicy Cinsault with bright cherry and raspberry flavours, soft structure and a saline finish. Think beaujolais vibes — fruity, fresh and dangerously easy to drink. Best served chilled for maximum fruit.
How should you serve Love Bite?
Pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. It's great with pizza, tacos, grilled chicken, charcuterie or your Friday night takeaway. Honestly, it goes with pretty much anything you'd actually eat on a normal evening.
Can I get Love Bite delivered in Bristol?
Yes — All Natty offers same-day delivery across Bristol postcodes BS1 to BS16. Order by 2pm and it arrives by 8pm that evening. We also deliver across the UK with 2-day priority shipping.
Is New Theory Love Bite vegan?
Yes. All New Theory wines are 100% vegan. Love Bite is also unfiltered, with no added sugar or concentrates — just grapes, minimal sulphites and nothing else.
What grape is Love Bite made from?
Love Bite is 100% Cinsault, grown on old vines in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Cinsault is known for producing light, fruity reds — similar in style to beaujolais. The old vines give it a lovely concentration of flavour without being heavy.
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