Looks like everyone's got wine on the brain these days (and hey, we better drink up before alcohol prices soar) -- the James Beard blog asked Tyler Colman, author of the Dr. Vino blog and A Year of Wine, to recommend his top budget picks for this summer. All of them are under $20, and Tyler chose a sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Malbec, and French red to cover all your drinking needs. Interestingly enough, one of his recommendations -- the Yellow + Blue Malbec 2008 -- comes in a box! It's also organic. I'll definitely be looking for this one in my local wine stores.

See the full list of wines he recommends here.

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