Explore the World of Fine Wine | Leeu Passant, Franschhoek, and Creation, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa | For 2 guests, a tasting and lunch with the owners of both Leeu Passant and Creation, and an overnight stay at one of the three Franschhoek properties in the Leeu Portfolio of luxury hotels, together with a copy of Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2026 (signed by the editor, Philip van Zyl, and associate editor, Cathy van Zyl MW)

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FINE WINE | LEEU PASSANT, FRANSCHHOEK, AND CREATION, HEMEL-EN-AARDE RIDGE, SOUTH AFRICA 

For 2 guests, a tasting and lunch with the owners of both Leeu Passant and Creation, and an overnight stay at one of the three Franschhoek properties in the Leeu Portfolio of luxury hotels, together with a copy of Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2026 (signed by the editor, Philip van Zyl, and associate editor, Cathy van Zyl MW)

EXPERIENCE: 

This lot includes a tasting visit at Leeu Passant followed by a lunch on the Leeu estate and overnight stay at one of the three Franschhoek properties in the Leeu Portfolio of luxury hotels on day 1; a tasting at Creation followed by lunch at the Creation restaurant on day 2, for 2 guests. The tasting and lunch at Leeu Passant will be hosted by either Chris or Andrea Mullineux (co-owners of Leeu Passant); the tasting at Creation will be hosted by JC Martin and the lunch will be hosted by JC and Carolyn Martin (co-owners of Creation). 

This experience to take place at a mutually agreed date before 31 December 2027. Redemption dependent on availability of accommodation at one of the three Franschhoek properties in the Leeu Portfolio of luxury hotels.

Accommodation based on 2 people sharing a room. Breakfast included.

Transport/chauffeur for the two days and evening meal in Franschhoek are not included.

Flights and transport to and from Cape Town are not included.

Minimum age of guests subject to local regulations. 

BOOK: 

One copy of Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2026 (signed by the editor, Philip van Zyl, and associate editor, Cathy van Zyl MW) to be collected at the time of visit.

Sotheby's will provide the buyer with the contact details of the donor to arrange collection / organisation of the experience.

MORE ABOUT THIS LOT:

Tale of Two Valleys

Morning Day 1 travel to Franschhoek from Cape Town in time for 11h00 tasting at Leeu Passant led by either Chris or Andrea Mullineux (co-owners of the Leeu Passant brand; Andrea is the viticulturist and cellarmaster, Chris is the CEO), followed by lunch on the estate with either Chris or Andrea Mullineux. Afternoon at leisure and dinner for own account in Franschhoek. Overnight one of the three Franschhoek properties in the Leeu Portfolio of luxury hotels.

Morning Day 2 travel to Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge from Franschhoek in time for 11h00 tasting at Creation with JC Martin (co-owner and cellarmaster) followed by lunch with JC Martin and Carolyn Martin (co-owner). Travel back to Cape Town.

Website: www.leeucollection.com

Website: www.creationwines.com

Sotheby's will provide the buyer with the contact details of the donor to arrange for organisation of the experience.

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