I'd go for the '96 Clarke, as some lesser Medocs are drinkign quite
well right now. '99 Gloria also ready. Most '95 bigger Medocs and most
2000 Bdx are very closed right now, I'd avoid. '01 de Pez might be
good.

Not sure that I've tasted either Californian (I liked '99 Napanook),
but in general I'd think both were drinking ok. Hope birthday
celebration is good!