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

[Drew]

"Wake up, Mr. Barnsey...Wake up, this is Dr. Van Asperen and we've finished the root canal. You'll feel a little light headed and have a strange sensation in your mouth for a while, but don't worry...everything went ok."

[Bucko]

Barnsey, does it have a geranium smell/taste?

Bucko

[barnesy]

Well, I can pick up pepper and alcohol (its over 15%). Also a bit fruity. I haven't been able to pick up any floral aromas in any of the wines. My nose hasn't gotten that suffisticated yet.

Barnesy