d'Arenberg Cube

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The product of d'Arenberg winemaker Chester Osborne's vision, the d'Arenberg Cube is an eccentric, surprising place – a towering, multi-tiered, black-and-white Rubik's Cube, educating with a museum ($10), stimulating with wine tastings, and satisfying with a fabulous regional degustation restaurant. There are lounge areas, viewing platforms, artful installations and McLaren Vale's only lift! Failing to enjoy yourself here just isn't an option.


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