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Wines Under $20 that Taste Like $40

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Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Pascual Toso Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, full-bodied red wine for the price! This dark-fruited Argentine wine is made from the country's classic Malbec grape, which produces luscious, round wines like this one. Aromas of blackberry jam, toasty oak, smoke and mocha. Perfect for gourmet hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2016. 35170 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Sibling Rivalry Pink 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: This Sibling Rivalry Pink rose gets better every year. This is absolutely remarkable for the price. Wow! Lovely aromas of field strawberry and raspberry, yet fantastic balancing acidity for seared seafood or grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2016. 171033 12% MS 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: This aromatic Niagara white wine features fresh florals on the nose with white peach and honey blossom. Medium-bodied and refreshing. The 2012 vintage is a white wine blend of 60% Chardonnay, 11% Gewurztraminer, 20% Viognier and 9% Sauvignon Blanc. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 251116 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Baco Noir 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Solid value for this robust Baco Noir which offers attractive notes of dark fruit and smoke. Drink: 2013-2016. 270926 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Grassy fresh and lemon bright, especially for this price. Clean and mouth-watering. Finishes with a juicy gooseberry note. Perfect for field greens and other salads. Drink: 2015-2017. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Santa Alicia Tierra Sur Brut Sparkling, Bío Bío Valley, Chile: A crisp, toasty Chilean sparkling wine from a winery well-known for its excellent price-quality ratio. The valley experiences powerful winds and a lot of rain, but it's also a cool climate that makes for terrific sparkling wines like this one. Pair with shellfish and fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2016. 404103 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing wine for the money! Full-bodied, supple, smooth and gorgeously textured. This is an ideal party wine, and companion to many hearty meat dishes. The tannins are so smooth that you can also enjoy it with drier meat dishes like turkey. Aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberry. Drink: 2015-2017. 309302 14% XD 750 mL  $13.25 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Remy Pannier Sevre et Maine sur lie Muscadet 2013, Loire Valley, France: Here's a terrific alternative to Chablis (unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy) for your shellfish: dry, crisp and refreshing. Perfect companion to oysters, mussels and clams. Aromas of lime and lemon. This is a terrific wine at a bargain price for the quality. You can also enjoy it as an aperitif. Drink: 2014-2016. 13821 11.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Cathedral Cellar Kwv Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: Coffee mocha aromas on the nose, but not too much. Tannic grip but that will smooth out with 1-2 hours decanting. Great value and taste for the money. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 328567 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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