The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

A comprehensive and luxurious look at the best of Father’s Day.

By Robb Report 02/09/2021

Father’s Day is once again around the corner, and you can’t buy him yet another wallet. Here at Robb Report we’ve gone to the trouble of compiling the ultimate gift guide for the dad who has it all.

Below, the our comprehensive and luxurious guide to Father’s Day.

Lark Distillery Rare Cask Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz Cask

The third release in Lark’s Rare Cask series is this single malt, finished in a cask that once held NSW winery Brokenwood’s celebrated Graveyard Shiraz.  The combination of the carefully crafted single malt paired with the finishing casks from Brokenwood offers a strong, limited (505 bottles) tipple, sure to please the connoisseur of the family.

$1200 (700ml); larkdistillery.com

Yontif Sun Sunglasses, Moscot

Chunky frames are the order of the day and these stylish specs from renowned outfit Moscot arrive with a tortoise shell and crystal frame made of Italian acetate. Elsewhere, two diamond rivets on front and temples decorate the shades while a comfortable saddle nose bridge holds the pair to the face. Paired here with a chestnut fade lens, it’s a winning combination.

$455; moscot.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is a bona fide horological icon—a piece that has transited time in various iterations across more than 50 calibres and several hundred dials.

To celebrate the Reverso’s 90th anniversary this year, the 200-page, large-scale tome from publisher Assouline and historian/journalist Nicholas Foulkes explores the Reverso’s transition across changing social environments after being born, in 1931, of a want for a watch able to withstand the rigours of polo matches.

Boasting original photography and illustrations, the lavish title explores the spirit, lustre and general allure that frames the inventive nature of the piece, while also plotting the heady story of JLC.

Approx. $256; assouline.com

Pig & Pilgrim BBQ

Time to step away from the gas and elevate the old man’s outdoor game with a great Australian success — one born during COVID.

With a background in the culinary sector, Charlie Gosselin saw an opportunity during 2020 (more people at home and with relative time) to launch the parrillas – artisanal, handmade Argentinian charcoal barbecues — he’d been tinkering with, building and using himself. Pig & Pilgrim was born, proved an immediate success and now offers four BBQs that ultimately deliver food licked by flame and flavoured by coals, replete with wind-up grill-plates and rotisseries. They also look damn fine.

pigandpilgrim.com.au

Club Moolia Membership

Club Moolia’s members-only country club provides unparalleled access to a state-of-the-art diving circuit, world-class club lounge and Austalia’s only Crystal Lagoons. Destined for a 2022 opening in the dusty township of Bindoon, 80 kilometres north-west of Perth, the planned $140 million, 4.1km racetrack will boast 17 corners, high-quality asphalt and allegedly be as wide as 12-metres in parts.

Memberships starts at $30,000; Clubmoolia.com

IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Mojave Desert

For its latest ‘Mojave Desert’ models, IWC sticks to the original, larger-than-life 46mm format. Undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching launches of the year so far, the watch is now available as a perpetual calendar and a simple three-hander. We say simple … even the time-only model houses a twin spring-barrel movement that provides a seven-day power reserve.

$48,700; iwc.com

Hermes Poker Box 

Add a touch of elegance to the next poker game with Hermes’ Poker Box. Inside the box, made of sycamore marquetry, comes 300 poker chips, two sets of playing cards and a dealer chip in swift calfskin. Made in France, the box sees an inner lining of velvet and goatskin, elevating the allure.

$17,040; Hermes.com

Omega Seamaster Black Black

While Omega waits for its two major publicity exercises to get underway (James Bond movie, Olympic Games), they’ve delivered the Seamaster Diver 300M Black Black. That’s not a typo; so blacked-out is the latest version of Bond’s watch that one “Black” wouldn’t do. The watch’s dial is made from black ceramic, as is the minute track around its edge. The use of two different colour lumes on the Black Black’s indices and hands means it’s not impossible to tell the time.

$13,200; Omegawatches.com

Penfolds Record Player

Behold, the Penfolds Record Player.

The commemorative console of, which only seven have been crafted, has been handcrafted by SYMBOL Audio – created by a single craftsman using time-honoured techniques totalling 100 hours work.  A rare ‘White Capsule’ release Grange magnum duo from the 2010 and 2017 vintage feature within the hidden wine console compartment

Elsewhere, a suite of luxury accessories including a hand-blown Grange decanter, eight Riedel shiraz glasses, a Chateau Laguiole grand cru black horn sommelier, Monopole ‘Ah So’ cork puller and seven specially curated vinyls among other additions arrive with the ’50s inspired console.

$95,000; penfolds.com.au

Tiffany Co. Billiard Balls

Add the Tiffany touch to any game room with this pool triangle and ball set – a heady, modern upgrade on the traditional game. Here, the pool triangle is crafted in oak and is fitted with a sterling silver plate for personalisation. The billiards are painted in Tiffany Blue while the ‘black ball’ sees the iconic colour in the centre.

$3500; tiffany.com.au

St Hugo DR3 Shiraz Six Pack

The smiling, Australian poster boy of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo’s new fruitful venture with celebrated Barossa Valley winemakers St Hugo – the DR3 X St Hugo series – is now available in packs of 6. Hailing from a single-vineyard, Ebenezer, in the northern Barossa comes an opulent, dark fruit shiraz with chalky tannins. The wine has maturing complex aromas and flavours of black fruits, fresh plum, chocolate, cocoa, truffles, hints star anise with moderate intensity cedar vanilla toasty oak

$390 per pack; sthugo.com

Louis Vuitton Bicycle

If Dad hasn’t yet hit his ‘MAMIL’ phase, but still wants a stylish bicycle to cart around town, look no further than the high fashion maison of Louis Vuitton.  Each piece is crafted by hand and assembled in the Maison Tamboite workshop in central Paris. Details such as the Monogram Flower crank and LV initials on the pedals (alongside the famous monogram adorning the bike)  heighten the allure while a functional luggage rack sees an elastic belt added.

$39,500; louisvuitton.com

Spooked Kooks Dead Hippie 8’0″ Softboard

Spooked Kooks specialises in recycling hard plastics into practical (and rather stylish) softboards. In fact 100 per cent of all high-density polyethylene used in its boards is recycled post-consumer plastic waste. This includes the entire “slick” (underside of the boards), leash plug, fin boxes, fins and fin key. Here, the 8-foot longboard has features that help you find that sweet spot on the wave, with its voluminous dimensions allowing you to move freely. Ride on.  

$639; spookedkooks.com

Chopard LUC Quattro

If you appreciate sophisticated watchmaking, the elegant Quattro Spirit 25—Chopard’s first jumping-hour timepiece—features an 18-carat rose-gold case and a beautiful Grand Feu white enamel dial, with an hour aperture at six o’clock. Almost the entire watch, from the enamelling process to the production of its four-barrel movement, was completed within Chopard’s manufacturing facility in Fleurier, Switzerland.

Approx. $67,273; chopard.com

Creed Viking Fragrance

The House of Creed has refreshed its Viking fragrance. The new ‘cologne’ is still an eau de parfum and carries the same on-skin performance that has made the brand so loved. The contemporary fragrance has top notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin and pink pepper with geranium, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary and sage in the heart while sandalwood, frankincense, patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver round out the base. It’s a zingy, fresh, flowery number with an earthy base – perfect for Dad in the warmer months.  

50ml $339, 100ml $439; creedperfume.com.au

Exclusive Hire, Orpheus Island

With much of the country locked down, one can only dream of a getaway. For when we can, think of Orpheus Island, a private retreat in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, a helicopter transfer away from Townsville. Here, you can have the entire retreat – all 14 luxurious rooms – to yourself and 27 of your nearest and dearest for $25,000 a night. With unparalleled access to the reef and its wildlife, alongside a 32-metre yacht for overnight jaunts on standby, it’s a getaway dad won’t forget.

$25,000 per night; orpheus.com.au

Formula 1: The Impossible Collection

Luxury publisher Assouline’s latest book is a full-throttle, red-line ride into Formula One and the pivotal moments that have taken it from a 1950s gentlemen’s club to the billion-dollar global sport it is today.  Curated and (ahem) driven by respected F1 journalist Brad Spurgeon (The New York Times), Formula 1: The Impossible Collection is a heady and literally heavy XL tome ripe for display between viewings.

The 228-pages also chronicle the various behind-the-scenes goings on, revealing the multiple manoeuvres made beyond the track.

Approx. $1288; assouline.com

Hublot Big Bang Integral

There’s a lot to like about this new Hublot—the integrated bracelet, for starters. Then there’s the single-material architecture, and the fact that it’s twice as scratch-resistant as steel. Mostly, though, it’s about this particular colour; a polished-then-satin-finished, titanium-esque, gunmetal grey. The 42mm watch is also available in white and midnight-blue, but it’s this stealthy, steely number that’s the real head-turner.

 Approx. $31,665; hublot.com

Leica M10-R

For more than a few family happy snaps, the M10.R boasts 40.89-megapixel full-frame sensors and an ISO range of up to 50,000. The old man will appreciate the old-school feel of the iconic Leica design, as well as mod-cons such as a 3-inch touchscreen and built-in wi-fi.

$13,500; leica-store.com.au

Orlebar Brown Swim Shorts

Go bold for Dad this year with this stylish Orlebar Brown swim short. Here, the iconic Bulldog design is met with a distinctive (read: loud) vintage botanical illustration atop a navy background. The Bulldog was Orlebar Brown’s first swim short, arriving in a medium-length style with adjustable side-fasteners for a classic and comfortable fit.

$475; orlebarbrown.com

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon

Fresh from its cameo in one of the most-watched documentaries of all time—see the wrists of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in last year’s The Last Dance—Roger Dubuis presents the latest interpretation of its Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon. A quick-release system allows owners to switch between straps, although the Tourbillon club remains exclusive. Only 24 examples are being made—eight in white gold, eight in pink gold and eight in pink gold with diamond-set bezels and lugs.

$415,000; rogerdubuis.com

Zegna Rust Suede Triple Stitch Sneakers

The Triple Stich is a refined sneaker that combines the hefty weight of Zegna’s heritage with a firm want for modern, wearable design. The slip-on fit is paired with a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole for maximized comfort, while the leather-lined rust suede uppers are easy to style with neutral tones for the season ahead.

$1075; zegna.com

Peloton Bike

For the uninitiated, Peloton is a stylish, stationary bike that has made a name for itself with its game-changing indoor, high-energy studio-style workouts. Endorsed by celebrities the likes of Beyonce, the bike promises to get the heart pumping from the comfort of the home. However, it’s not all banal cycling staring at a wall, with the classes including a range of disciplines from endurance to strength. The Peloton Bike+ also means a few elevated elements including a larger,  rotating 360 degree touchscreen making ‘off bike’ training (yoga, HITT, meditation, more) even easier. 

From $2295; onepeloton.com.au

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$75; robbreport.com.au

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Robb Report Australia and New Zealand teamed up with Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance in late February to celebrate a weekend of fine motor cars on Cockatoo Island.

By Robb Report Team 04/03/2025

Robb Report Australia & New Zealand and Citizen Kanebridge, the new private members’ club brought to you by this masthead’s publishers, offers exclusive access to magical experiences and unrivalled networking.

This year’s Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance on Cockatoo Island did not disappoint. Our invited guests—including speakers Gerard Doyle, General Manager ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation; Ant Middleton, the British adventure and TV personality turned hydration-drink disruptor and owner R3SUP; and Lex Pedersen, CEO of automotive investment firm Chrome Temple—enjoyed unlimited access to the three-day event and an elegant sufficiently of Champagne, wine and whisky, as well as an exquisite catered lunch inside the Citizen Kanebridge Private Members’ Lounge. They enhanced their experience by VIP transport to and from the mainland via superyacht.

Courtesy of Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance

The British-born event, which also has iterations at Pebble Beach in California and Hampton Court Palace in England, once again teamed up with the world’s most prestigious marques (among them Aston Martin, Bentley, Brabus, Genesis, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls-Royce and Porsche), to display their latest supercars alongside the pageant of owner-driven vintage vehicles.

Courtesy of Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance

On Sunday, Robb Report’s Editor-in-Chief Horacio Silva treated guests to a special preview of the winners of this our annual Car of the Year awards, showcased in our coming March 2025 issue. Our lips are sealed.

Courtesy of Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance

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Patron’s New Ultra-Premium Tequila Is a Reposado Blend That Punches Way Above Its Age

Patron’s latest luxury tequila is a blend of ages.

By Jonah Flicker 13/03/2025

There are certain categories in the tequila world that indicate how long the spirit has been matured, so what happens when you combine a few of them together into one release? Patron is the latest brand to get in on this multiple-maturation blending action with the new high-end El Alto release, a combination of tequilas aged for different lengths of time.

In the whisky world, an age statement represents the minimum age of the liquid that’s in the bottle—in other words, a 10-year-old scotch may have liquid much older than that in the blend, but 10 years represents the minimum age. When it comes to tequila, there are also rules in regards to how it has to be labelled based on maturation, and like whisky that depends on the youngest liquid in the blend. The core of El Alto is an extra anejo tequila (the exact proportion isn’t revealed), meaning it was aged for a minimum of three years. But master distiller David Rodriguez decided to blend some anejo (aged one to three years) and reposado (two months to one year) tequila into the mix as well, making this an expression that is defined as reposado instead of extra anejo even though it has some ultra-aged liquid in the blend.

According to the brand, 11 different types of barrels were used to mature the tequila in El Alto, with the majority being hybrid barrels consisting of American oak bodies and French oak heads—each type of wood is thought to impart different flavours into the spirit. “The tequilas that harmoniously come together in Patron El Alto are a result of selecting the finest 100 percent Weber blue agave in the highest parts of Jalisco, Mexico, a territory known for producing the sweetest agaves,” said Rodriguez in a statement. “We took four years to focus on only the best of the best and perfect the bold, sweet flavors of this expression the right way: naturally.”

This type of multi-aged tequila seems to be part of a growing trend, with a few other brands releasing similar high-end expressions including Cincoro and Volcan de Mi Tierra. Perhaps it’s a way of stretching supplies or a tactic to get consumers to dip their toes (or tongues, preferably) into another luxe tequila, a category that is growing every year.

This month Australians are getting an exclusive taste of the El Alto as this formerly USA-exclusive release is launching here with The Bacardi Group. You can find El Alto in selected hospitality venues and at Barrel & Batch for $298 as these chic spots that represent the “pinnacle of celebrating momentous occasions,” according to the brand.

 

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Neutral, Not Boring: How to Wear This Season’s Most Stylish New Menswear

The soft tones of California’s Joshua Tree provide a perfect backdrop for the season’s refined yet relaxed vibe.

By Naomi Rougeau And Alex Badia 04/03/2025

Amid spring 2025’s myriad trends, there was one connecting element: colour. From Alessandro Sartori’s rusty hues at Zegna to Loro Piana’s subdued neutrals, the palette was more sun-bleached than saturated, and the muted tones of California’s Joshua Tree provide a perfect backdrop for the season’s refined yet relaxed vibe.

Stylists Naomi Rougeau and Alex Badia, teamed up with photographer Brad Torchia to create these casual looks that turn a bold statement into a confident whisper.

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Berluti leather jacket, $14,067; L.B.M. 1911 merino crewneck, $450; Dolce & Gabbana linen trousers, $1,921; Zenith 37 mm Chronomaster Revival in steel, $13,987.

Photo: Brad Torchia

Umit Benan silk jacket, silk shirt, and linen trousers, all prices upon request; Dolce & Gabbana suede loafers, $1600; Girard-Perregaux 38 mm Laureato Sage Green in steel, $23,954.

Photo: Brad Torchia

Brunello Cucinelli linen shirt, $1500; Loro Piana linen trousers, $908; Zenith 37 mm Chronomaster Revival in steel, $13,987.

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Anderson & Sheppard cotton jacket, $4,421; Gabriela Hearst cashmere turtleneck, $1,430; Louis Vuitton cotton jeans, $2n138; Tod’s suede sneakers, $1438.

Photo: Brad Torchia

Canali wool, silk, and linen tweed blazer, $4,011; Thom Sweeney silk shirt, $876; Paul Smith mohair trousers, $908; Church’s patent-leather loafers, $1,768; Parmigiani Fleurier 40 mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date Golden Siena in steel and platinum, $40,675.

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Paul Smith cotton trench, $3528; Ferragamo cashmere sweater, $1,752, and cotton trousers, $4389; Dolce & Gabbana suede loafers, $1599.

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Hermès denim shirt, $1,647, and belted cotton chinos, $1,366.

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Loro Piana cotton cardigan, $4,381, and linen shirt, $1,768; Todd Snyder linen trousers, $639; Zegna Triple Stitch leather sneakers, $1,768; Morgenthal Frederics sunglasses, $2,564; Berluti silk scarf, $1,221; Parmigiani Fleurier 40 mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date Golden Siena in steel and platinum, $40,675.

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Thom Sweeney cashmere and merino sweater, $956; Brunello Cucinelli linen shorts, $1045; Manolo Blahnik raffia and leather loafers, $1,438.; Leisure Society sunglasses, $1905; Zenith 37 mm Chronomaster Revival in steel, $13,987.

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Kiton jean jacket, $6061; Officine Générale cashmere sweater, $932; Brioni wool trousers, $1,768; Ralph Lauren Purple Label leather belt, $562; Morgenthal Frederics sunglasses, $52081; Zenith 37 mm Chronomaster Revival in steel, $13,987

 

 

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This New York Jewellery Gallery Is Offering up a Treasure Trove of Vintage Watches

The Mahnaz Collection’s first formal collection of timepieces will include rare finds with fascinating histories

By Paige Reddinger 04/03/2025

There was a period when Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos found it hard to hold on to a watch. The prominent collector and dealer often would post pictures on social media of the uncommon, sculptural timepieces she purchased for herself. But every time, clients of her eponymous jewellery gallery—New York City’s Mahnaz Collection—would hound her into selling them.

“They found those photographs, and they are just diligent in bothering me,” she says with a laugh, adding that some would simply persist until she changed her mind about letting them go.

In response to that demand, this month her Madison Avenue space will begin offering its first formal collection of unique watches, curated with the same rigor and studious eye Ispahani Bartos has applied to sourcing rare jewellery. (Her specialty is the hard-to-find fare made by artists, designers, goldsmiths, and architects.) One coveted example is a gold-and-diamond pendant watch handmade by the late Italian-born avant-garde designer Andrew Grima, whose work was beloved by the British royal family. This example from his historic collaboration with Omega was made in the 1970s. Lesser known but no less noteworthy is the Spanish designer Augustin Julia-Plana, who created a gold-and-jadeite watch for his brand Schlegel & Plana, also in the ’70s. “He was a great jeweller and watch designer,” says Ispahani Bartos of Julia-Plana, who penned striking and visually creative work for everyone from Chopard to Tiffany. “He specialised in really unusual stones,” she adds, noting that he died far too young at age 41.

An 18-carat gold and jadeite watch designed by Augustin Julia-Plana, circa 1970.
Photographed by Janelle Jones/Styled by Stephanie Yeh

Ispahani Bartos knows something about legacy. Born in Bangladesh—when it was still called East Pakistan—she grew up in a culture steeped in traditions of wearing and appreciating jewellery. She recalls her grandmother giving her earrings made from yellow gold, turquoise, diamonds, and Burmese rubies at age 7. (Too young to wear them, she put them on her dolls’ ears for safekeeping. Both were lost when her family fled the violence of the country’s 1971 revolution; the ship carrying their belongings, she says, was sunk by an enemy carrier.)

When she was a teenager, her mother gifted her one of Omega’s Grima-designed watches, which she still owns. That early introduction to rare design influenced her own collecting journey, which turned into her full-time job when she opened her gallery in 2013.

“I didn’t focus on watches then, but increasingly, where I have an important jewellery collection where the jeweller also made watches, I started to feel like, ‘How can I not have that person’s watches?’ ” she says.
From left: Omega and Andrew Grima Winter Sunset pendant watch in 18-karat yellow gold, smokey quartz, and citrine crystal with Swiss manual-wind movement, circa 1968; Piaget bracelet watch in 18-karat yellow gold and tiger’s eye with Swiss manual-wind movement, circa 1970.
Photographed by Janelle Jones/Styled by Stephanie Yeh

That comprehensive approach befits Ispahani Bartos’s previous career and intellectual curiosity. After earning a Ph.D. in international relations, she served as a foreign- and security-policy expert for an array of global organisations, including the Ford Foundation and the Council on Foreign Relations.

She still employs the deep preparation she once used in the aid of diplomacy, researching every piece that comes into her hands, creating extensive and beautiful catalogs for the collections, and crafting museum-style exhibitions to present them to collectors. And this work, she says, takes ages. She’ll soon debut an Italian collection whose catalog she has been researching and preparing for nearly a decade, and her vault currently houses some Ettore Sottsass–designed watches she has been holding back for the right moment. “We tend to build collections all the time, collections we don’t show for years,” she says. Which means you never know what pieces might be hiding in the Mahnaz Collection—or the yet-to-be-told stories that may accompany them.
At top from far left: Omega De Ville Emerald bracelet watch designed by Andrew Grima in sterling silver with a tropical dial; Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse in 18-karat gold; Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery watch in 18-carat gold and diamonds; Cazzaniga watch in 18-carat gold, diamonds, and sapphires with movement by Piaget; Gilbert Albert watch in platinum, 18-carat gold, and diamonds with movement by Omega. The pieces, made between the 1950s and ’70s, all have Swiss-made manual-wind movements. 

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Penfolds Saves Best For Last with Show-Stopping Release with Creative Partner NIGO

Penfolds has just dropped their limited-edition 65F by NIGO Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, a mouthwatering wine you need to nab now.

By Belinda Aucott-christie 28/02/2025

Though Penfolds holds many wonderful wines in its star-studded suite, their latest collaboration with NIGO is earmarked as a sure-fire collector’s item.

Retailing for $395 a bottle, the Penfolds 65F by NIGO is expected to sit snugly alongside the likes of Grange and Bin 389 as a standout single-vintage wine connoisseurs will vie for in years to come.

This prize wine isn’t just delicious and highly collectible, it looks the part. It features branding by artistic director and creative visionary NIGO, the founder of cult streetwear brands A Bathing Ape and Human Made, a pal of Pharrell Williams and current creative director of French fashion house Kenzo. For the box and packaging NIGO was inspired by the towering 65-foot chimney that prevails over Penfolds South Australian home, Magill Estate.

Penfolds archival material served as NIGO’s inspiration for the inclusions within the gift box and on the wine label. A chalkboard wine tag with coinciding chalk pencil pays homage to the chalk boards used in the original working winery at Penfolds Magill Estate and allows the opportunity for personalisation of the wine if used as a gift. The bottle label features a design which takes inspiration from the pressed bottle labels from the 1930-50s, and the tissue paper wrapping the bottle has been adapted from the Penfolds logo style used in the early 20th century. NIGO’s signature playful design style is emphasised with a chimney smoke wine stopper.

Inside it’s a classic embodiment of the way South Australian winemakers blend cabernet sauvignon with shiraz to stunning effect.

As a result this wine has a mouth-watering palate with plenty of fine grain tannins and silky mouth feel. A nose enriched with spicy nutmeg, cardamom and cassis is layered over blueberry compote and lush fig on a palate. There’s lots of blueberry soufflé, gamey tones and just a hint of fennel seed, with more complexity to come as the years fly by.

All the base wines were sourced from grapes grown in South Australia’s top wine regions of Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. And while the 65F by NIGO Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz is being released now, it will continue to reward cellaring for years to come.

Penfolds first announced NIGO as its Creative Partner in June 2023, with the global release of One by Penfolds. This was closely followed by the launch of Grange by NIGO (the first takeover of Penfolds flagship red wine) in February 2024, followed by Holiday Designed by NIGO in October 2024.A classic for the ages.

Penfolds 65F by NIGO Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 is available globally from Thursday 27 February 2025 (RRP AUD$395.00 for 750ml). Available via Penfolds.com, at select Dan Murphy’s stores nationally and select independent retailers.

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