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d'Arenberg: The Blending Bench and Degustation with Wine Pairing
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d'Arenberg: The Blending Bench and Degustation with Wine Pairing

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Ages 18-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Blending Bench experience
  • 750-ml sample bottle of wine to take home
  • 8-course degustation with matching wines
  • Entry/Admission - d'Arenberg
What's not included
  • Transportation to/from winery


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  • Osborn Road, Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
    Departure Point: d'Arenberg winery Address: Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Dates: Monday - Friday
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20607P2

    • Minimum age is 18 years
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20607P2

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    • Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
      Departure Point: d'Arenberg winery Address: Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Dates: Monday - Friday
    • 1
      Arrive at d'Arenberg winery for your Blending Bench experience, where a palette of wine parcels, each with distinctive flavors and textures, awaits your blending in search of balance, fullness, and finesse. The physical work is already done for you—picking, crushing, fermenting, foot treading, basket pressing, and barrel aging. You'll create a wine that is truly unique, and then bottle, name, and label a 750-ml sample to take home and show off to your friends. Following your blending session, sit down to an 8-course degustation at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, overlooking the rolling hills of McLaren Vale. An homage, if you like, to the old adage "variety is the spice of life," this meal is an exceptional way to end your d'Arenberg experience. The resulting combination of flavors and textures created between the food and wine pairings will be the highlight of your time in South Australia.
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    • d'Arenberg
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      Australia
    • colineV1563MH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderfully whimsical
      Long time drinker but first time visitor to D'Arenberg. Seeing what four generations can achieve is remarkable. Wine tasting followed by their degustation lunch at D'Arrys was a feast for all the senses. Whimsical and the passion of the Osborne family is brought to life for visitors by their incredible staff who are similarly bought-in to the vision. Deep respect and admiration. A joy to visit.
      Written 2 December 2024
    • Debkrauss
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth a look
      What a cool place to visit, we did the Cube experience and Dali exhibit. Finshing with a wine tasting. So much to see, beautiful gardens.
      Written 5 November 2024
    • 325michaelam
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful!
      We were a small group of 8 and from the moment we pulled up we o ew it would be a fun experience. There is a Salvador Dali/Chagall exhibit which we unfortunately did not have time for but the influence is everywhere. There are fabulous sculptures all over and the actual winery where you have your tasting is in a cube! Inside the cube we were given a fabulous tour by a wonderful employee that also did our wine tasting. Eceletic and funky best describes the cube and its contents. Make sure you go to the bathrooms and do not miss the men’s urinals! Hysterical. Wine tasting was fun with a beautiful View of the hills. Riesling was my favourite to taste.
      Written 3 October 2024
    • cassieb26
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely day-out!
      My friend Alison and I visited Arenberg for the Blending Bench and lunch at Singapore Circus. We had Dee for the blending bench and she was lovely and lots of fun. A great experience. We then went downstairs for lunch which was Bao at the Singapore Circus - very delish! The staff and service were exceptional. We finished the day with wine on the grass. A great day out!
      Written 29 September 2024
    • Sarah_nz31
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and quirky building
      This is a super fun venue! Came here on a Trailhopper tour for wine tasting. The art both inside and out is quirky. If we had more time I would have liked to do the Dali exhibition. The wine tasting was good - we felt our server was perhaps going through the motions, but not unexpected given the number of people that come through this place. We enjoyed seeing the cube from various other places we visited during the day. A very unique building.
      Written 12 July 2024
    • Foxbat79
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great wine tasting and lunch
      We really enjoyed our wine tasting here principally because of the two staff members who looked after us who were very friendly, generous with their time and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The range of wines is staggering and fascinating at the same time. We really enjoyed some of the less well known varieties that are featured. The cube is such an extraordinary venue and the views across McLaren vale to the hills and the sea are beautiful. Highly recommended. We also dined at the Singapore Circus restaurant which was really good.
      Written 20 April 2024
    • 408karenn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A different kind of Winery
      Not normally one to go to wineries, my friends suggested this as an experience. And it was. A combination quirky art gallery and winery, a person who goes to the Cube has a total immersive experience. I would not know whether a wine is good or not, but our hosts really liked the five we tried, especially the Dead Arm. The art is similar to going to a Meow Wolf exhibit, though it is not nearly as large. At the time a Salvador Dali exhibition was going on, and some of the Dali creations were outside so we could see them. The building is interested for architects and engineers, the art appealing for the artist, and the atmosphere - well, I would go again, even though I don’t drink wine!
      Written 24 March 2024
    • MerilA_13
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BEST WINERY EVER!!
      This could be the best winery we have ever visited! It gives you a unique experience from the moment you walk in n you get greeted by the beautiful Salvador Dali’s sculptures. Once you step into the cube you get taken away by the breathtaking art work throughout all 3 levels. Dont forget to check out the stairway & the toilets as they are an exceptional experience on their own! We went with the basic wine tasting experience where you get 6 glasses the are conveniently filled of either whites or red wines. I personally loved The Dry Dam from the white wines, The Pink from the Rose. I highly recommend this winery whenever ur in Adelaide.
      Written 10 March 2024
    • Lynith
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Looking for something different - go here.
      Differently worth a visit if your in McLaren Vale. Lots to look at. We dined at Singapore Circus with friends and enjoyed the banquet. Waiter explained the food very well to us and the wine. Did the wine tasting experience after lunch.
      Written 2 March 2024
    • Sheree R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Vintage Wine Tour
      We attended the Vintage Tour with Shaun Shaun made the visit and was the most amazing host It was fantastic to see someone who is so passionate about winemaking and the D'arenberg product It was really nice to ave the opportunity to meet the staff and discuss their role in the winemaking process. We learnt so much from undertaking the tour. It was really eye opening to see the process from the vine to the final product Shaun then gave us the most amazing wine tasting experience. We are already looking forward to our next visit
      Written 1 March 2024
    • EgBgSg
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Iconic building with great wine. Confusing art display.
      Modern artistic icon. Confusing art display at ground level exhibition. Unable to understand theme or any concept of the galary. Good wine.
      Written 4 January 2024
    • Climber11288577561
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous
      d'Arenberg and its Cube not only lived up to, but exceeded my expectations. Nothing else in this country comes close for a unique winery experience. Surprises at every turn. It helps to like Salvador Dali and Chester Osborn's eccentricities of course!
      Written 28 December 2023
    • MalcolmL403
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice views and worth seeing then Cube
      Very busy and commercial when we visited either. Not keen on the wine wither. Unfortunately I can’t recommend. Very disappointed with our visit
      Written 26 December 2023
    • 164diane
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dali at d'arenberg
      Dali sculptures and views from tasting room top floor were both amazing experiences. Wine fabulous 👌
      Written 18 December 2023
    • 883eugenel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spectacular cellar door inside an art house cube building!
      Definitely the most flamboyant cellar door we've ever been to with an art house cube building which includes the Salvador Dali exhibition. Over 70 wines made with very clever names which adds to the appeal. The premium reds were excellent and there is a good back vintage selection for purchase to enhance the home vertical tasting experience. The toilets are fascinating but a bit confusing to get into. Definitely worth a visit for the spectacle, if bit the wine.
      Written 14 December 2023
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    R b
    Australia157 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021 • Couples
    We had an amazing 4 hour lunch to enjoy all the courses and matching wines on offer! Hard to pick a favourite dish or wine!

    We had one general menu and one vegetarian and these were delivered beautifully! Our waitress, although only new to the restaurant, was wonderful and very knowledgeable.

    We were lucky enough to sit by the fire place on a cold Spring day.

    I would highly recommend this ... allow a lot of time and organise someone to drive you to ensure you can enjoy the wines on offer!
    Written 17 October 2021
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    Simon D
    361 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The cube at d’Arenberg is truly an amazing place to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed the Dali offerings and had a knowledgeable person to assist with the nuances. Well worth the visit, just drive in and walk up.
    Written 8 February 2022
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    Roland O
    Melbourne, Australia41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a seriously different approach to wineries. Interesting tasting, interesting restaurants and food. The building is quirky, exhibitions interesting with the whole place themed as eccentric.
    Great afternoon but keep your wallet topped up.
    Written 5 March 2023
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    Thank you for visiting us at d'Arenberg, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. Our fourth generation winemaker Chester Osborn, built the d'Arenberg Cube to signify the complexities and puzzles of winemaking and entice your senses.
    Written 28 March 2023
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    JoniHelsinki
    Helsinki169 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    A bit of a circus, we made sure to be first in line in the morning and therefore got more attention. This vinery simply attracts a b bigger audience than it can comfortably entertain. The draw is the spectacular building and the rather mixed art, some of which is quite good, and some massproduced.
    Written 31 January 2023
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    Hi Joni, Thank you for your review. We certainly do recommend bookings as we do sometimes reach capacity and this ensures there are no disappointments upon arrival.
    Written 7 February 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Ben717
    Perth, Australia20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    The atmosphere is excellent and the staff are very friendly. Top wines in the McLaren Vale. Good Lunch but may be overpriced. Definitely cheaper than some of the other wineries.we enjoyed the day trip. You must visit the ground floor visual Show.
    Written 13 December 2023
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    Thank you for your review, Ben! We are glad you enjoyed your day trip with us and the McLaren Vale region, we hope to welcome you back when you are in the area again.
    Written 21 December 2023
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    Ned C
    Perth, Australia39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    What a fantastical place to visit from the wine tasting, degustation and Salvador’s art work that was on display it was worth every cent we paid.
    The food was first class and is easy a Top contender for national or international awards.
    Waiting for the next menu to appear and we will rush back.
    Written 5 December 2019
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    Arielle M
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    Very unique place, combining wine, art paintings, sculptures made this place absolutely fabulous! Even the toilets were unlike anything else, simply beautiful!
    Written 6 January 2024
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    Thank you for your review, ariellem735! There is a little something for everyone here at the d'Arenberg Cube, we are glad you enjoyed the whole experience.
    Written 16 January 2024
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    walya m
    Sydney, Australia78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    They have a lovely wine selection. Very friendly and great staff who explained the wines really well. The place is very artistic which made the experience unique. Small fee to enter. Highly recommend
    Written 23 November 2019
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