Young Poets Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 from Australia pours a deep ruby and feels like a proper, no‑nonsense Aussie Cab built for easy midweek drinking and big weekend barbies alike. This Young Poets Cabernet Sauvignon brings generous flavour at a very friendly price, making it a handy house red.

In the glass you’re looking at ripe red and black berries, think blackberry, cherry and a touch of plum, with a little leafy, cigar‑box complexity lingering in the background. The palate is medium‑bodied with juicy red fruits to the fore, soft tannins and a gently dry, moreish finish that leaves you reaching for another sip.

This style is tailor‑made for crowd‑pleasing food pairings – fire up the barbecue for snags and chops, throw on a marinated steak, or pour it alongside pizza, pasta and midweek burgers. It will also sit nicely with hard cheeses and a platter of cured meats when friends drop around.