looking for a special wine ready to drink now!

[wondersofwine]

I'm far from an expert on cabernets but I liked the Sequoia Grove 1998 c.s. which is ready for drinking now. The 1999 should have more intense fruit and tannins (Indian summer weather) but would be better given a few more years in bottle. I've recently tried a number of good 1999 and 2000 Australian shiraz including the bargain-priced Marquis Philips' Shiraz, the hard-to-find Henry's Drive (also from Sparky Marquis), the Sarah's Blend (cabernet sauvignon blend), (Sarah Marquis) Tin Shed Single Wire Shiraz, and Jones "LJ" Shiraz. The 1997 California cabs that have been really hyped are probably no longer easy to find or need more aging time.
A couple 98's I have tried are more approachable now but not worthy of aging. Hope somebody else steps in with recommendations if WW is offline.