Here's what’s open in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast today. A great way to support local.
Overview
Since 1912 the Osborn family have tended vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Today fourth generation family member Chester makes distinctive wines using traditional methods both in the vineyard and the winery. From entry level to iconic, d’Arenberg wines are basket pressed with red wines placed in small batch open fermenters and foot trod.
Known for an eclectic portfolio of oddly named wines and a bold red stripe that adorns each bottle, the range is considerable with over 80 wines and 37 grape varieties with styles that include white, red, fortified, sparkling and dessert.
In 2017, construction was completed on the d’Arenberg Cube. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created a five-story building modelled on the world’s most iconic puzzle - the Rubik’s Cube. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including the d’Arenberg Cube’s South-East Asian inspired restaurant Singapore Circus, The Salvador Dali Exhibition and Sale, the Alternate Realities Museum with a 360 degree video room, virtual fermenter and sensory room, as well as wine experiences that challenge convention.
Now also home to Settlers Spirits, you can enjoy your gin experience even more!
Price: $135 per person
What’s included: Entry to the Cube, Gin tasting (3 gins, choice from two flights required at time of booking), Dead Arm distinction wine tasting, Salvador Dali art exhibition, casual two course shared lunch with a glass of wine at Singapore Circus. **Please note this experience no longer includes a cheese plate**
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours
Times available:
May 1st – Sept 30th - Daily at 11:00am (excluding public holidays)
Oct 1st – April 30th – Mon-Friday at 11:00am (excluding public holidays)
Location: The d’Arenberg Cube, 58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Itinerary:
11:00am – Gin tasting (Main Bar - level 4)
12:00pm – Singapore Circus Lunch
1:00pm – Guests at leisure to explore the d’Arenberg Cube and Salvador Dali exhibition
2:00pm - Dead Arm Distinction (Level 4)
Approx. 3:00pm – experience concludes, guests welcome to continue to explore the d’Arenberg Cube until our regular closing time of 4:30pm
Gin tasting upgrades available.
Guests who are booked for an experience in the d’Arenberg Cube will now have the option to add a gin tasting to their day. Upgrades are available in person at the Tasting Room for $20 per person.
