Buehler....Buehler?

This weekend we made a trip to Kansas City to spend some time with some good friends and family in the area. I have a hard time using the term vacation because I am pretty sure we are far busier here then we would be working on our home, none the less it is always a blast.

We always make it a point to stop and my aunt and uncle's to visit them and my crazy cousins. I would have to credit them for introducing me to wine and fueling my desire to learn and try more. I can always count on them to open a bottle and share their new finds. This particular trip we drank two pretty tasty selections the first of which was picked out by my sister Rebecca,(Mckenna's not quite of age) who is finishing up school here, and living with crew. She chose a Jacobs Creek Cab Merlot. This is the second Jacobs Creek wine that I have had recently and it played pretty true to my expectations. At first open it was a little bitey, but after letting it it sit for 30 minutes or so (allowing it to just breathe), it developed into a delicious wine and definitely a good value.

The second wine that we sampled was a Cabernet Sauvignon by Buehler....Buehler! This was very good as well, my uncle actually visited this winery while in Napa strictly because of the name, and found a wonderful value. He had purchased a case while in the valley but had recently found it at the Costco in Mid Town (KC) for $17. This is a little above my price range still but I will be grabbing a bottle or two on our way out of town for a special occasion i.e. post Jr.'s arrival.

These two wines are officially on my go to list, depending on my budget and mood. I would recommend either both highly, but why don't you make up your own mind and try them for yourselves.

Cheers- Brandon