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Top 20 Wines Under $20: The April Hope Springs Eternal Edition

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Livia Sarba 2013, Cotesti D.O.C.-C.M.D., Romania: If you love Viognier, give this a try. Lovely floral aromatics and apricot-peach ripeness. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2013-2017. 396424 13.30% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenère 2012, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This classic Chilean red wine is savoury, dark and complex with a chewy, full-bodied mid-palate. Layers of black fruit with a long finish. The Carmenere grapes are sourced from the El Peñasco Vineyard. Superbly crafted for this price. Great structure and persistence of flavours on the finish. Terrific value. The 2012 vintage of the Carmen Gran Reserva is made from mostly Carmenère grapes, and the wine is matured in French oak for 10 months. Finishes with dark spices and vanilla smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 439166 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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