Wine

 

Carrol partnered with her brother John, to create a unique range of limited-edition premium wines, carefully selected from only the best vintages in South Africa. The finest wine making has now truly become an art. This collaboration is a toast to luxury, art and the finest in South African wine. Each bottle is a fusion of exquisite craftmanship and exceptional taste, embodying Carrol’s artistic flair. The range reflects a celebration of South African tradition, with every sip delivering sophistication, elegance and balance. The finest wine making has now truly become an art. This collaboration is a toast to luxury and the finest in South African wine.

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Carrol Boyes Iconics Champagne Guy Charbaut

Guy Charbaut her childhood on a thriving citrus farm with her family. This farm, steeped in family history, is the birthplace of the Carrol Boyes factory. It is a place where creativity thrives alongside the wildlife, and inspiration flows as freely as the nearby river.

Surrounded by nature and a legacy of artistry, Caro's upbringing was a rich tapestry of imagination and familial love. She began drawing at a very young age, her sketchbook a constant companion. After school, she would race home, plop down on the veranda, and spend afternoons lost in her drawings, often inspired by her aunt's sculptures.

Carrol Boyes Brut Rose

Vibrant Cap Classique rosé marrying Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinotage and Pinot Meunier. Crafted in the traditional method, known locally as Cap Classique with 18 months’ lees ageing - it offers bold berry fruit, refined finesse and a long, elegant finish.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
35% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinotage, 5% Pinot Meunier

WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Whole grape bunches are gently pressed using pneumatic presses, following a traditional Champagne protocol. Only the cuvée—the finest fraction of juice—is selected for blending. The wine’s delicate pink hue is achieved by incorporating approximately 2% of a specially vinified red wine from Pinot Noir grapes. After blending, yeast and sugar are introduced to initiate secondary fermentation in the bottle over six weeks, forming fine natural bubbles. The wine is then matured on the lees for an average of 18 months to develop complexity. A light dosage is added after riddling and disgorgement to achieve balance.

TASTING PROFILE:
Vibrant pink in appearance with lively, persistent bubbles. The palate delivers the bold fruit of Pinot Noir, the finesse of Chardonnay, and the distinct character of Pinotage, culminating in a rich, flavorful sparkling rosé with a long, elegant finish.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
• Alcohol: 12% vol
• Residual Sugar: 8.5 g/l
• Total Acidity: 6.2 g/l
• pH: 3.35

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Carrol Boyes Private Collection|Shiraz 2017

The Carrol Boyes Private Collection Shiraz is bold and expressive. It delivers dark chocolate, floral and white pepper notes with a smooth, full-bodied finish.

Tasting Notes:
Expressive and bold, crafted to make a statement. Dark chocolate and floral aromas with notes of white pepper. Smooth integration of fruit and tannins with a full, juicy mid-palate that shows handsome structure.

Vineyard management:
Spur pruning began in midJuly, followed by shoot thinning in mid-October, which left an average of two to three shoots per spur. The exercise was repeated in early December when excess shoots were removed. Careful tipping of the shoots commenced at the end of January to ensure concentration of nutrients in the berries. Small, uneven bunches were removed two weeks prior to harvesting.

100% Shiraz

Fermenting at between 26 C - 30 C the ferments took between 7 - 12 days to finish. A combination of punch down and pump overs were used to maximise the extraction of ripe and round tannins and colour. After the ferment, wines were left on the skins 5 - 10 days before being pressed. Ageing in 1st to 4th fill 300 litre barrels for 15 - 16 months

Carrol Boyes Chardonnay Pinot Noir Collection

Hand-harvested Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Western Cape, matured on the lees for 24 months. Crisp citrus and delicate brioche notes define this refined 2012 blend, crafted in the traditional method of bottle fermentation, known locally as Cap Classique - for a clean, elegant finish.

VINTAGE:
2012

WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Made in the traditional method of bottle fermentation—known locally as Cap Classique—the base wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to develop fine bubbles and complexity. The wine is matured on the lees for 24 months to enhance its texture and depth.

TASTING PROFILE:
Delicate yeasty aromas on the nose are followed by crisp citrus notes and refreshing acidity on the palate. The result is a refined and balanced sparkling wine with a clean, elegant finish.

ECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
• Alcohol: 12% vol
• Residual Sugar: 5 g/l
• Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l
• pH: 3.3

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