Unleash your inner Napoleonic spirit with a unique Sabrage Experience for Two at the stunning Leonardslee Family Vineyard in West Sussex. This elegant estate near Horsham offers breathtaking views, rows of flourishing vines, and a delightful on-site restaurant and hotel — the perfect setting for a wine tasting with a twist. Your experience begins with a guided tour of the vineyard, where your host will share the story of this family-owned estate and how their signature wines are carefully grown and crafted. Then it’s time to step into the stylish tasting room and sample the exquisite results. The highlight? Learning the dramatic and noble art of sabrage — opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a sabre! Using the estate’s Cuvée 58 rosé, produced at Leonardslee’s sister vineyard, Benguela Cove in South Africa, your expert host will teach you the skill and precision behind this show-stopping technique. Steeped in history and flair, sabrage dates back to the French Revolution, when victorious soldiers celebrated by slicing open bottles of bubbly with their swords. Now it’s your turn to impress — and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of the rosé you’ve just dramatically uncorked.
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Overview
- Sabrage Experience with Tour and Tasting for Two
- Learn the noble act of Sabrage - the art of opening a bottle of wine with a sabre!
- Enjoy a glass of Cuvee 58 Brut Rosé
- This voucher is valid for two people
What's Included
- Enjoy a vineyard tour and tasting experience for two people
- Learn about the history of sabrage, the ancient art of opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a sabre
- Get hands-on and try sabrage yourself under expert guidance (one bottle per couple)
- Celebrate your success by enjoying a glass of Cuvee 58 Brut Rosé
- Allow approximately 3 hours on-site for this experience
Suitable For
Availability
- This experience is available throughout the year on Wednesday to Sunday
- Session times generally start at either 12:00 or 15:00
Location:
- Leonardslee Wine Estate, Horsham, West Sussex
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
Anything Else
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for walking around the vineyard and estate grounds
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, please contact the booking operator at least 48 hours in advance
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled experience may incur a fee
- Not suitable for spectators
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
