TN: 2007 Vieux Telegraph La Crau and 2006 Hess 19 Block Red Blend

I opened the La Crau yesterday and finished the wine today. It is good, but not a typical CdP, quite deep on the dark fruit but lacking on the dried spices, parsley type of spice that I expect in such a wine. 91

I had a glass of the Hess at Cowboy Star, the best steakhouse in San Diego, and it was the bomb. A blend of Cab, Syrah, Malbec and others and it was very, very good. I will go and get a 6 pack. Never heard of this one. 93

Thanks for the note Otto.

I had the Hess the other night as well but without food. I think it definitely needs some food. I found it overly oaky by itself but it did have some great fruit.