I searched but didn't see a thread that really corresponded to my question.
I don't have much wine knowledge or an educated palate; I just know some of the French wines I've enjoyed in the past include
a good Muscadet to accompany seafood
Pouilly Fumé
Tavel
Bandol
Saumur Champigny
Sancerre rouge
Beaujolais Villages
Côtes du Rhône
St. Émilion
Now I'm in the US and have no idea where to start! Based on the "profile" above, can you recommend any wines available here for under $20?
I don't drink whites, so I'll let other folks chime in with those, but from your list, certainly Cotes du Rhone and Beaujolais Villages remain good values here in the U.S. Other good red wines to try would be just about any Spanish red, including Riojas, and Monastrells, Argentine Malbecs, Chilean Carmeneres and Cabernet/Merlot blends, Australian Shiraz, and California Zinfandels and Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache that fit within your budget.