Opinions, thoughts, guidance, help

[barnesy]

Well, this wine, well...the best description, confused me.

1997 Van Asperen Napa Valley Zinfandel. 70% is made from vines about 96 years old. The youngest vines are 36 yrs old.

Have any of you tasted this one? What are your opinions and tasting notes on it? I just wasn't sure what was going into my mouth. It was substantially different than the other zins i have tasted (Rancho Zabacho, Pedroncelli, Coppola). Any info about this one will maybe help me figure out whats going on in my mouth.

Barnesy