d'Arenberg
South Australia · Australia
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1d'Arenberg
Welcome to d'Arenberg, perhaps the most iconic and avant-garde estate in the McLaren Vale region. As we stand here, we are engaging with a legacy that spans over 100 years, established in the early 1900s and now managed by the…
Listen in the app2The d'Arenberg Cube — A Deconstructivist Marvel
The d'Arenberg Cube is the undeniable center of the estate’s modern identity. This five-story glass and steel structure was inspired by the 'complexities and puzzles of winemaking.' As you approach, observe its segmented,…
Listen in the app3The Salvador Dali Exhibition — Surrealism in the Vines
Within the Cube and scattered around its grounds, you will find a remarkable collection of works by Salvador Dali. This permanent exhibition features 25 sculptures, including some 'enormous ones out the front,' along with…
Listen in the app4The Dead Arm Shiraz — A Story of Concentration
The 'Dead Arm' Shiraz is perhaps d'Arenberg’s most famous and 'classic benchmark' wine. The story behind the name is a scholarly lesson in viticulture. …
Listen in the app5d'Arry’s Verandah — Gastronomic Art
While the Cube is a modern marvel, d'Arry’s Verandah Restaurant offers a more traditional, yet equally premium, 'food and wine indulgence.' Set in a restored 19th-century homestead, the restaurant offers some of the most…
Listen in the app6Blind Tiger & Bamboo Scrub — Historic Terroir
Beyond the Cube, d'Arenberg's true foundation lies in its historic vineyards, such as 'Bamboo Scrub' and 'Blind Tiger.' The 'Blind Tiger' vineyard, in particular, was planted back in 1926, and there is 'something special about…
Listen in the app7The Blending Bench — The Winemaker's Mind
For those who wish to go even further 'down the rabbit hole,' d'Arenberg offers the 'Blending Bench' experience. This is an educational and 'hands-on' opportunity to step into the role of a winemaker. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of the d'Arenberg estate draws to a close, take a final moment to look at the Cube silhouetted against the McLaren Vale sky. We have journeyed from the avant-garde heights of Chester Osborn’s 'Art Collective'…
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What is d'Arenberg?
d'Arenberg is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -35.1973, 138.5512 |
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