d'Arenberg McLaren Vale: The Blending Bench

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover the art of winemaking at d'Arenberg McLaren Vale. Blend your own wine, learn about traditional methods, and sample a range of distinctive wines in this unique experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

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Wine
Wine Tasting

What You Get

Sample bottle of your blend
Wine blending class
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Osborn Road, City of Onkaparinga South Australia, Australia, AU, 5171

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Departure Point: d'Arenberg Winery Address: Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Dates: 10:30am Daily
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central Australia Time.
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Earliest available date: May 16, 2025
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