Exclusive Wine Weekend at De Hoop Collection

Starts: Friday, 30 May 2025
Ends: Sunday, 1 June 2025

Time
2:00pm - 10:00am

Join Bruce Jack, Michael Fridjhon, and William Stephens for an unforgettable wine escape at the breathtaking De Hoop Collection in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. This exclusive weekend is a must for wine lovers, featuring world-class tastings, insightful masterclasses, and extraordinary food and wine pairings.

Weekend Program:

Friday Evening: Dinner and Live Music - Be among the first to taste Bruce Jack’s newly launched vintages and exciting new projects.

• 5.30PM - Guests arrive for a glass of Penelope MCC and canapes
• 6 PM - New Vintage and new project tasting - Presented by Bruce Jack
• 8 wines to be tasted
• 7 PM - Start of dinner service for an informal and fun evening with musical entertainment by Palm Strings - Dessert to be served with the delectable Bruce Jack Bumble Bee Moscato

Saturday Morning:

• Guided Bird and Vlei walk (to be booked on arrival).
• Origins of Early Modern Homo Sapiens presentation by Dalfrenzo Laing (guests can also book for guided tours of the exhibition).

• 2 PM - Masterclass with Michael Fridjhon: “How does the Agulhas Wine Triangle compare with the rest of the world?” Michael Fridjhon is one of South Africa’s most widely consulted liquor industry authorities, a highly regarded international wine judge, and a leading wine writer.
• Additional cost: R1200 per person
• Limited to 35 guests - first come, first serve
• Masterclass Wine Flights below:

Flight 1
Zoetendal Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2023
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
De Ladoucette Pouilly Fume 2020
Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Flight 2
Sijnn White Blend 2021
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vin de Felibre Mathieu 2020

Flight 3
Bruce Jack Estate (The Drift Estate) Gift Horse Barbera 2015
Torraccia el Piantavigna (Nebbiolo) Gemme 2015

Flight 4
Strandveld The Navigator Syrah Red Blend 2021
Guigal Cote Rotie 2018 Ghost in the Machine Syrah 2019
Lomond Conebush Single Vineyard Syrah 2021

• Additional De Hoop Collection Activities (to be booked on arrival)

Saturday Evening: An Epic Wine and Dine experience - rare wines spanning 25 years from Bruce Jack’s cellar, paired with delicious cuisine and compared with iconic international wines with music by Palm Strings

• 6 PM - Guests arrive and receive a welcome drink served with small canapes

• 7 PM - Guest seated for Wine and Dine Experience

Accommodation:

There are several accommodation options to suit your preference. Prices range from R4,960 per person sharing a 4-sleeper cottage to R6,715 per person in a suite for a two-night stay.
• Meal Package: 2x Dinners (including wine) and 2x breakfasts are an are included for the weekend.
• Michael Fridjhon Masterclass: R1,200 per person. Booked separately.

Spots are extremely limited! Secure your place now by contacting Samantha Jooste at res@dehoopcollection.co.za for this extraordinary wine weekend filled with exceptional wines, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable moments!