d'Arenberg Blending Bench and Degustation Exclusive Experience

Indulge in a full day of sensory delight, surreal art, and world-class food and wine with this immersive experience at the iconic d’Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale. With comfortable return transport included from Adelaide city, you can relax and enjoy the scenic journey through the vine-draped Fleurieu Peninsula to one of Australia’s most imaginative and celebrated wine destinations.

Perched among Mourvèdre vines, the d’Arenberg Cube is a five-storey architectural marvel that appears to float above the vineyard. Each level of the Cube offers panoramic views over the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges, and every corner bursts with creativity – from immersive art installations to curated collections by Chief Winemaker and visionary, Chester Osborn.

Your adventure begins on Level 4, the Cube’s highest vantage point, with the Blending Bench – a hands-on winemaking experience where you become the creator. Guided by wine educators, you’ll work with a palette of distinctive wine parcels, blending them to your taste in search of balance, body, and finesse. Once perfected, you’ll bottle, name, and label your very own 750mL wine to take home – a truly personal keepsake.

Next, let your tastebuds take centre stage during an exquisite 8-course degustation at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant. Set within a restored 19th-century homestead with sweeping vineyard views, the degustation is a carefully curated culinary journey. Each course is paired with d’Arenberg’s premium wines, designed to highlight the harmony between food and wine, texture and taste, indulgence and innovation.

After lunch, continue to explore the Alternate Realities Museum at your own pace – a multisensory playground filled with mind-bending exhibits and thought-provoking installations. The ground floor features a remarkable collection of original Salvador Dalí sculptures and graphic artworks, on loan from the Dalí Universe in Switzerland. Once displayed in major art capitals around the globe, these surreal masterpieces are now exclusively showcased at the Cube – a rare treat for art lovers and the curious alike.

This unique day out blends the best of South Australian wine, food, and art into one seamless journey. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a foodie, or simply seeking something truly out of the ordinary, the d’Arenberg Cube Experience promises a day you won’t soon forget.