The d'Arenberg Cube
ProHighlights
- A five-level glass building above the McLaren Vale vines, with the tasting room on the top floor
- The Blending Bench, a hands-on session where each guest mixes, bottles and labels a wine of their own
- Hosted weekday tours of the Alternate Realities Museum for larger groups, plus tailored function packages
About The d'Arenberg Cube
The d'Arenberg Cube is the cellar door of the d'Arenberg winery on Osborn Road in McLaren Vale. The glass-clad building stands five levels above the vineyard, and each floor holds something different, taking in a hands-on room of wine aromas, a virtual fermenter and a 360-degree video room. The tasting room sits on the top level, with wide views over the vines and the Willunga Hills. Groups of five or more need to book, and a standard tasting comes with entry to the Alternate Realities Museum on the ground floor, a gallery of large art installations. For something more hands-on, the Blending Bench lets each guest work with component wines, settle on a blend, then bottle, name and label a 750ml bottle to take home. It runs for around 75 minutes and is available daily from opening. Larger groups can book a hosted tasting with a guided walk through the museum on weekdays, and there is a deeper tasting built around the Dead Arm Shiraz. A Salvador Dalí exhibition of bronze sculptures and graphic works is also on show in the building. The Cube also runs as a function space for planning days, team-building days, conferences, board meetings and Christmas functions. Packages range from canapés to lunch, dinner and degustation menus, and each one is shaped around the group.
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The Dead Arm tasting is $60 per person, the hosted large-group museum tasting starts from $50 per person on weekdays, and the Blending Bench is $120 per person. Function packages are quoted to suit each group.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a group tasting cost?
The standard tasting is $20 per person and includes entry and a self-guided look through the Alternate Realities Museum. Guests who buy two or more bottles in the tasting room get $5 back. Entry for under-18s is $10, and children under two are free.
Do groups need to book ahead?
Yes. Any group of five people or more must book, and booking ahead is advised for everyone. The Cube opens from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily, and arriving by 3:30pm leaves enough time for the visit.
What happens at the Blending Bench?
Guests act as winemaker for roughly 75 minutes, tasting component wines and working out their own blend. The team handles the heavy lifting, and each person bottles, names and labels a 750ml bottle to take home. It costs $120 per person and includes entry.
Is there a guided option for a large group?
Yes. The hosted tasting takes a large group on a guided tour of the Alternate Realities Museum and its art installations, from $50 per person. It runs Monday to Friday.
Can we hold a work function or Christmas party there?
The Cube hosts planning and team-building days, conferences, board meetings and Christmas functions. Menus can be anything from canapés to a long lunch, a dinner or a degustation, and each package is tailored to the group after an initial discussion.
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Denise
a month ago
Really enjoyed this winery. The cube is a sight to behold. Not your run of the mill place. Quirky true! But very interesting and the Salvador Dali exhibition was good too. Loved the Dr Seuss tent with displays of his wor…
Jason Kwong JK
a month ago
The d'Arenberg Cube is a world-class architectural and artistic landmark that completely redefines the McLaren Vale wine-tasting experience. If you are visiting Adelaide, this five-story geometric marvel is an absolute m…
Scott Creeper
3 months ago
Very quirky place. Lots to see. Good food. Gin was good enough to buy a bottle. Didn't try the wine. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff in all area's.
Mel Gogler
3 months ago
My fiancé booked the ‘unlocked experience’ for my 30th this morning & we can’t rave about it more! Ben was the kindest gentleman who greeted us on arrival & when I say ‘made the experience’, I truely mean it. He was fant…
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