2001 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River)

Had this wine over the course of a few nights. There seems to be some bottle variation as the last bottle I had showed a lot of oak, but not this one. I opened this to be consumed with steak one night one, and the wine paired well. Although I don't think anyone would mistake this for Bordeaux, it is a very well made wine. Sweet fruit, medium bodied, good freshness. Blackberry and blueberry fruit with some earth and a minor green note. I can see how this could get better with some more bottle age. One can drink it now with some decanting or let it slumber for a few more years. Very nice wine. 

2000 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series (Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River)

Opened a couple of days ago and followed the evolution. Deep dark ruby red color. Blackberry and blueberry dominate the nose with some cedar plank. Very fruit forward with black- and blueberry again. Good freshness and purity of fruit, but a fairly simple wine that lacks the layers and earthiness I'm looking for. Finishes OK. Nothing transcendental, but definitely serviceable.