Luxury Wine Weekend in De Hoop: A Bespoke Escape for Wine Lovers

Bruce Jack, Michael Fridjhon, and William Stephens are hosting a luxury wine weekend escape not to be missed at the De Hoop Nature Reserve, from 30 May to 1 June 2025. The weekend promises to provide world-class wine tastings, insightful masterclasses and extraordinary food and wine pairings, as well as the chance to connect with winemakers and other wine lovers. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Luxury Wine Weekend Programme

The two-night stay at the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve features two Wine & Dine Experiences, a guided Bird and Vlei walk, a historical presentation, and a masterclass with an included tasting flight (to be booked separately).

The full programme is as follows:

Friday Evening (30 May):
Dinner & Live Music – Be among the first to taste Bruce Jack’s newly launched vintages and exciting new projects.
- 5.30PM – 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 – Dessert to be served with the delectable Bruce Jack Bumble Bee Moscato

Saturday Morning/Afternoon (31 May):
- 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).
- 2PM – Masterclass with Michael Fridjhon: “How does the Agulhas Wine Triangle compare with the rest of the world?”
  - Additional cost: R1200 per person
  - Limited to 35 guests – first come, first serve

Saturday Evening (31 May):
An Epic Wine & Dine experience—rare wines spanning 25 years from Bruce Jack’s cellar, paired with delicious cuisine and compared with iconic international wines with beautiful music by Palm Strings
- 6 PM – Arrive and receive a welcome drink served with canapes
- 7 PM – Seated for Wine & Dine Experience

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

Accommodation in De Hoop Nature Reserve and How to Book

There are several accommodation options to suit your preference. Prices range from R4,960 per person sharing a cozy 4-sleeper cottage to R6,715 per person in a luxurious suite for a two-night stay. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wine lovers and to be among the first to sample various Bruce Jack wines.

Meal Package: 2 x Dinners (including wine) and 2x breakfasts are included for the weekend.
Michael Fridjhon Masterclass: R1200 per person. Booked separately.

Places for the weekend can be secured by contacting Samantha Jooste at [email protected]