d'Arenberg McLaren Vale: The Blending Bench | La Vacanza Travel

d'Arenberg McLaren Vale: The Blending Bench

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, South Australia, McLaren Vale
from
78.22

Check Availability

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • McLaren Vale
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

One of the most significant wineries in McLaren Vale, d’Arenberg was established in 1912 when Joseph Osborn, a teetotaler and director of Thomas Hardy and Sons, sold his stable of prize winning horses to purchase the property that now houses the winery, cellar door and d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant. Today, fourth generation family member Chester makes distinctive wines using traditional methods both in the vineyard and the winery. With over 60 wines and 25 different grape varieties, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

A hands on, interactive experience where you play winemaker, then take home a bottle of your favourite blend.

Working with three barrel samples of single vineyard wine, each with distinctive flavours, you are guided through the blending process to create your own personalised Shiraz. The physical work is done, the picking, fermenting, foot treading and basket pressing, now you have the opportunity to create something truly unique.

Once you’ve selected your final blend, you bottle a 750ml sample and take home to show off to your friends.

Stop At:

• d'Arenberg, Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia

Sample Menu

• Wine - Wine Tasting

Inclusions
  • Wine blending class
  • Sample bottle of your blend

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Osborn Road, Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia


Departure Time

10:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Isabel10222222

15 Sep, 2023

The d'Arenberg is quirky, all round great place to visit. We booked online, so a small queue on arrival. Wine tasting was great and we even bought some bottles, we also pre-booked a two course lunch, fabulous food and the the Dali exhibition is excellent. Everywhere you look at d'Arenberg there is something to see. Pre book, it was really busy. We loved it.

RosemaryLT

16 Nov, 2022

Our facilitator, Kim, was knowledgeable, fun, complimentary and generally made the blending experience fun! Who knew how hard it w Luke be to blend three nice wines into one great wine? Kudos to winemakers everywhere 🍷🍷🍷. Great experience and so much fun to do with friends.

887traciet

10 Oct, 2022

What an unexpected quirky place to visit!! My family and I enjoyed our time at d'Arenberg. The kids enjoyed looking around whilst hubby and I did the wine tasting. Only downfall was not being able to have a tasting platte in the restaurant as the menu had recently changed and there wasn't a great deal on there that interested us at the time.

639abbie

31 May, 2022

It’s one of those creations of a genius that had shown persistence against the norm. The service, the food and quality of ambiance is exceptional. Tip, you have to have a meal here and spend at least 2 hours to truly enjoy the place.

Amanda B

23 Mar, 2022

This place is amazing. Great wine tasting, but the whole experience is something else! Quirky, interesting sights at every turn. Definitely recommend!!! And the morning tea was fab!

User's Picture Gallery

Image

It’s randomly remarkable and a must visit

Image

The Blending Bench

Image

Seamless Experience

ImageImageImage

Similar Packages