Evan Goldenberg is the ultimate connoisseur. He shared his passion with us, told some great stories, and answered questions about the finer things in life. We discussed wine, scotch, cigars, clothing, architecture, and women. Evan made some great value recommendations (see comments) and even offerred to assist any of us with wine selection when we’re at a restaurant and are not sure what to order. The highlight of the evening was when Evan shared a bottle of 1970 Fonseca Port with all of us. How generous of him!
The Barn Blog 
Dear Ben and the friends of Barn Night,
I just wanted to to thank everyone who attended Ben’s Barn Night. I was truly honored by the members who traveled near and far just to listen to my words of wisdom.
As promised, I have listed my recommendations as follows:
Value Red: Bodegas Juan Gil, $12-$15, case vs. bottle
Juan Gil is also 100% Monastrell from 45-year-old vines aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Purple-colored with an enticing bouquet of underbrush, cedar, plum, and blueberry, on the palate it is dense, sweetly-fruited, and concentrated. Drink this nicely balanced effort over the next 4-5 years.
Value White: Chablis – Chardonnay for those who may not know!
Oily, smoky and overtly crumbled chalk notes as well as an aura of ocean breeze in the nose of Picq’s generic 2008 Chablis contribute complexity to a refreshingly citric (lemon and grapefruit) as well as positively delicate palate to which notes of blond tobacco, iodine and lime zest add pungency. Handsomely lean, invigoratingly bright and irreversibly mineral, this should prove highly versatile over the coming 3-4 years.
Please let me know if I promised additional information…….
wait, I remember:
Wine Assistance via my cell phone through TXT when you are in a restaurant and you can’t decide on what wine to select with your meal:
SMS me at 203.984.9463(WINE)
You can also follow my tasting notes in Twitter as well @WineArchitect and if you wish to see my work you can visit http://www.customwinecellars.com.
Enjoy life my friends of Barn Night
Evan G.
WineArchitect