McLaren Vale: Be a Winemaker for the Day with a Blending Experience at d'Arenberg with Take-Home Bottle of Wine
Ever wanted to craft your own wine? Well now you can with The Blending Bench! This hands-on, interactive experience lets you play winemaker in a delectable 90-minute experience. Blend a wine that is perfectly attuned to your own tastes from a selection of wine barrel samples, each with a unique, distinct flavour.
The team at d’Arenberg has done all the picking, crushing, fermenting, foot treading, basket pressing and barrel ageing for you so you can focus on creating a wine that meets your standards for balance, fullness and finesse. After the session, explore the d’Arenberg Cube, and savour a tasting of delicious d’Arenberg wine as you take in the views from the top floor.
Inclusions
- Valid for one adult (18+) (*minimum two people required to book) or two adults (18+)
- 90-minute The Blending Bench experience
- d’Arenberg Cube admission with wine tasting
- Blend your own unique wine
- Bottle, name and label a 750ml sample to take home
- Available every day: Sessions start at 10.30am
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Pricing & availability
McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- From 1 day before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
- Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 1 day before your chosen date) - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before reservation date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of reservation date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Availability:
- Available every day: Sessions start at 10.30am
- Not valid: Public holidays
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Important:
- Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption and to participate in this experience
- Entry to the d’Arenberg Cube Alternate Realities Museum is free of charge for all guests with a pre-booked experience, just let the concierge know your reservation number on arrival
- Minimum of two adults required to book
Please Note:
- Maximum purchase limit of ten per customer applies
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
d’Arenberg
Visiting d’Arenberg is a charming experience. Flanked by old vineyards, and located on a majestic rise that takes in panoramic McLaren Vale views, d’Arenberg offers not only the opportunity to taste the wealth of wines and different styles produced under the d’Arenberg wines labels, but some of the best dining experiences in the region too.
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