Camilla Krogstad wrote:

> "Roy" > wrote in message:
> > Was hoping I'd find _someone_ with a thought on this. If you've been
> > waiting for someone else to field it, don't be shy - jump right in. I
> found
> > it to be a very well-made wine (albeit it a bit on the oaky side), but
> have
> > _no_ idea what to serve it with.
> >
> > Roy wrote:
> >
> > > I just had a '98 Woodward Canyon "Charbonneau" that was a blend of 95%
> > > Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Very strong Semillon character and
> > > rather a bit on the oaky side. ...
> > >
> > > Anyway, the question arose: "What _would_ be a good accompaniment for
> > > this wine?" Thoughts?
> >
> Ah - could you add a bit to your desription, perhaps?

I wish I could. I'm not too good at separating out the flavor components in a
wine. This was very oaky, very dry, with strong Semillon fruit flavor. Upon
first tasting, I thought its flavor profile very similar to some '88 Sauternes
with which I'm acquainted (Ch. Rayne-Vigneau or Ch. Rieussec) except without the
sweetness or the botrytis. It also reminded me somewhat of a big, buttery/oaky
Chardonnay (except with Semillon fruit). Don't know if that helps, but I'm
afraid that's about the best I can do. (And thanks for the response.)

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Regards,

- Roy

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