Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Mark and Mitch in Portugal

Following the success of last year’s event, Mark Hix and Mitch Tonks will be joining forces again for a collaborative event in Portugal this autumn.
Quinta de La Rosa will be hosting the two-night experience from the 26th and 28th November
at their winery in the stunning Douro Valley.
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 price of £900 per person 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.

Day One
Once you’ve checked in on 26th November, 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

Day Two
After breakfast on 27th November there will be a tour of the vineyard and wine tasting with Sophia, Phillip or Kit Bergvist, 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

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
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 28th 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



