D’ARENBERG WINERY

A BOLD VISION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S MCLAREN VALE MAKES FOR AN IMPRESSIVE MINI BREAK This extraordinary building – inspired by the Rubik’s Cube – is putting Mclaren Vale front and centre in everyone’s mind right now. The d’arenberg Cube at d’arenberg Winery, a 45-minute drive south of Adelaide, is a must-see for lovers of architecture and wine.

Conceived by flamboyant entrepreneur and winemaking supremo Chester Osborn (a fourth-generation member of this venerable family), the Cube is a five-storey tribute to the complexities of winemaking. It’s designed to both excite your senses and entice you to learn more about what goes into making the liquid you’re swirling in your glass.

There’s a wine sensory room, a 360-degree video room, the virtual fermenter and a range of other experiences designed to be tactile and engaging.

The ground floor features the Alternate Realities Museum that displays a thought-provoking collection of art installations to ponder as you sample the wine – and you can even create your own blends.

Ensure that you have your phone charged, as there are countless photo opportunities in the Cube, not the least the incredible views of the Mclaren Vale region.

And consider making a weekend of it by staying at the nearby Vineyard Retreat, itself another outstanding Mclaren Vale destination.