Quinta de la Rosa

Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de la Rosa

Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de la Rosa

Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Quinta de la Rosa vineyard

Following the success of last year’s event, Mark Hix and Mitch Tonks will be joining forces again for a collaborative event in Portugal in November 2026.

Quinta de La Rosa will be hosting the two-night experience
at their winery in the stunning Douro Valley date TBC!

15 years ago, Mark and Mitch visited the vineyard to meet owner Sophia Bergqvist, a 6th generation port and winemaker. After a long lunch they came up with a plan for their own wine called ‘Tonnix’ (Tonks and Hix). Now that’s a pretty productive lunch! Mark asked his friend Tracey Emin to design the label, and here we are, still drinking Tonnix over 15 years later.

The event includes 2 nights bed and breakfast in a double room (suite upgrades available at an additional cost), meals both nights with wine pairing, and a winery tour and tasting with the Bergqvist family.

Read my substack post here to find out what happened last year and what you can expect this year!

Tasting of port in the barrel room at Quinta de la Rosa
What to expect...

Day One

Once you’ve checked in, enjoyed the afternoon in the Douro Valley and the panoramic views from your accommodation, you are invited to join your hosts for an aperitif followed by a traditional Portuguese feast paired with La Rosa wine in the stunning, yet rustic setting, of the barrel room.

 

View the vineyard
Quinta de la Rosa vineyard
Tour and Tasting...

Day Two

After breakfast there will be a tour of the vineyard and wine tasting with Sophia, Phillip or Kit Bergqvist, so you can hear all about the traditional processes they use to produce their wine and port and see the grapes on the terraced vines.

 

View the rooms
Douro Valley
Messing about on the river...

Day Two

After the wine tasting you have the rest of the day to explore or relax. Perhaps visit Pinhão for some lunch, enjoy a boat trip along the Douro if the weather is on side, or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the incredible views.

View the area
Mark Hix and Mitch Tonks
Wine, Food and More Wine...

Day Two

That night there will be a 4-course meal with wine curated by Mark and Mitch. The chefs will be mingling with everyone throughout the evening too, so there will be plenty of time to chat.

The next morning is check-out day, so after breakfast you can either make your way home, or head into Porto to continue your mini break for the weekend.

View the restaurant
Join us in Portugal!

Register your interest

If you would like to register your interest in attending Tonnix on Tour in November 2026 please fill in the form below.