2002
Yellow Tail
Shiraz
Southeastern Australia
$6.89 (HEB)
Very big & bursting with fruit. Feels tingly. Some earthiness. Very full and acidic taste. Any more flavor would make it too harsh.
3 - Very Good
Le Souris: Take it or leave it.

2000
Aresti Montemar
Cabernet Sauvignon
Curico Valley, Chile
$6.87 (HEB)
Very tart, acidic, and quite woody. Not much else.
2 - Good


2001
Columbia Crest
Semillon Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, Washington
< $10 (HEB)
Crisp and dry with excellent fruit. Slight Hint of Wood.
3 - Very Good
Le Souris: Has too much character. (Didn't like it.)

2001
Santa Rita
Carmenère
Rapel Valley, Chile
< $10 (HEB)
Big. Very acidic with tight, dry fruit and herbs. Round and bitey. Gives the impression of a sweet start, but definitely not a sweet wine.
3 - Very Good


2001
La Mura
Nero d'Avola
Sicily
$7.99 (Central Market)
Tight, rich furit. Spicy, woody.
3 - Very Good.

2001
Bogle Vineyards
Old Vine Zinfandel
$8.99 (World Market)
California
Slight sweetness and good acids. Feels shallow, yet warm. Pleasantly tart.
3 - Very Good
Le Souris: "Crapulent."

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Whole Foods 365
Merlot
France
Plain, with no noticeable fruit, wood. Tastes red and basically inoffensive. Dainty, with very pleasant rosey nose that just does not match the taste.
1 - Okay
Le Souris: (Long Pause) (Shakes head) I'm not going to say it's the worst I've ever had. That's it.

2002
Bogle Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
California
$ <10 (World Market)
Thin, with sour apple and a sweet, full finish and vanilla.
2 - Good
Le Souris: Good cold and out of a bag.

2002
Yellow Tail
Cabernet Sauvignon
Southeastern Australia
$5.99 (HEB)
Bitey, tastes meaty and herbal, with strong herbal aroma. Quite enjoyable.
4 - Delicious
Le Souris: Looks nasty. (Didn't try it.)