This thread may help
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/dinin...12-bottle.html
But it may be a bit dated.
Where do you live? There's a very good chance somebody is near enough you to recommend a store, and probably a specific person in the store, who can help you with some excellent choices at or below your price point.
Dan and I pretty much agree on most wines we have shared together, so I would second everything he says.