Adelaide: Private Helicopter Transfer to d’Arenberg, Wine Blending Session & Eight-Course Degustation with Wine Pairing
Escape the city for an escape to McLaren Vale’s renowned d’Arenberg. This luxe day out includes private helicopter transfers, a wine-blending session, and ends with exquisite wining and dining. Marvel at the breathtaking vistas of South Australia’s coastline and the renowned McLaren Vale wine region before landing for a hands-on wine-blending experience. With expert guidance, craft your own bespoke 750ml sample to take home. Enjoy pure culinary indulgence at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, savouring an eight-course degustation menu amidst the picturesque backdrop of McLaren Vale’s rolling hills, then finish with a self-guided wander through the d’Arenberg Cube’s famed art installations.
Inclusions
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Private return helicopter transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to d’Arenberg
- Wine blending class
- 750mL bottle of your personally blended shiraz
- Eight-course degustation lunch at d’Arry’s Verandah with signature lobster dish and paired wines
- Entry to the d’Arenberg Cube, featuring the Alternate Realities Museum and art by Salvador Dali
- Available every day: Departs 9.30am; returns 3.30pm (approximately)
- Departure Point: Adelaide Airport
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Sample Eight-Course Seasonal Degustation:
- Course One: Canapes: d’Arry’s bread with house-churned truffle butter, and almond-stuffed, crumbed and fried green Willunga olives with lemon verbena aioli
- Course Two: Amuse Bouche: Cauliflower tom kha gai with coriander foam
- Course Three: Barramundi: Barramundi lime and coriander kinilaw with flying fish roe, ginger coconut cream and sesame rice cracker
- Course Four: S.A. harissa prawn tails with hommus whip, pine nut, raisin, mint, tabouleh and pomegranate dressing
- Course Five: Sorbet: Honeydew melon and lemon myrtle sorbet with a splash of The Low Life Sauvignon Blanc
- Course Six: Fleurieu Lamb: Lamb cutlets and braised shoulder, chorizo paella brik with Manchego crumbed brain achicoria and pickled walnut salad
- Course Seven: Lanyap: Stewed quandong with wattle seed wafer, coconut yoghurt, fresh native finger lime and toasted macadamia nuts
- Course Eight: Dessert: Passionfruit soufflé with passionfruit sorbet and pouring cream OR Soft centred chocolate pudding with Dead Arm curd chocolate ice cream and d’Arry’s aero
- Petit fours
*Menu is seasonal and subject to change. Sample menu featured is the Seasonal Degustation Autumn 2024 Menu
Pricing & availability
Adelaide Airport (ADL), Sir Richard Williams Ave, Adelaide Airport SA 5950, 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 3 days before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
- Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 3 days before your chosen date) - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 72 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 72 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
72 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Departs 9.30am; returns 3.30pm (approximately)
- Not valid: Public holidays
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
- Departure point: Adelaide Airport
Important:
- Exclusions: Additional food dishes, drinks, and transfers to Adelaide Airport are not included
- Bookings essential and subject to availability
- Lunch menu is seasonal and subject to change. Menu details and images have been provided as an example only
- Set menu restrictions apply. Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to the vendor(s)
- Please notify at the time of booking of any dietary requirements
- Helicopter flight requires a maximum combined weight of 200kg (must be advised at time of booking) and will be subject to weather conditions
- Valid for dine-in only
Terms & Conditions:
- Please note that all participants of this experience must be 18+ and carry valid photo ID. Approximately 9 standard drinks will be consumed in 5 hours, this is over the recommendations for maintaining a legal BA of below 0.05 for driving within South Australia
- Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability
Please Note:
- 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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