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.