Exclusive Wine Weekend at De Hoop Collection

Exclusive Wine Weekend at De Hoop Collection

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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!

Exclusive Wine Weekend at De Hoop Collection

De Hoop Collection

De Hoop Collection just outside Bredasdorp provides exclusive accommodation in De Hoop Nature Reserve. From remote luxury self-catering houses overlooking the 16km long Ramsar-listed vlei to upmarket catered suites just a short stroll from The Fig Tree Restaurant, De Hoop Collection has it all. Whet...

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