Sheri, I asked Tom the "wine snob" and this is what he is saying as I type....
"The secret is to try some moderately expensive ($50) wines and select those that tickle your fancy. Then by trial and error find these inexpensive wines that "remind you" of the expensive wines."

Red inexpensive: Turning Leaf Costal Reserve Cabernet (must say Coastal Reserve) under $10 on sale.

Red more Expensive:
Gallo (Barrelli Creek Vineyards) Cabernet $30.
Tignanello (super Tuscan) $45. Italian
Bolla Amarone (Piedmont) $40. Italian

White:
inexpensive: Try any Chardonay (especially California) until one or more stand out for you.
Expensive: Puligny Montrachet (will spoil your taste buds) $40.

He sends you a big hug!

Ok he's done so I'm adding that there's always "2 Buck Chuck" (Charles Shaw) sold at any Trader Joe's if you have those in PA. It really isn't bad and for $2. you can't beat it!