find out which specific wines your friends like, then take that information to a good liquor store, and ask for recommendations. there are literally hundreds of great wines in that price range, it is hard to answer your question without knowing the preferences of those avid wine drinkers. jordan, far niente, cakebread, chateau montalena all make good cabernets & chardonnays. etude pinot noir is excellent, if you prefer lighter red wines, pio cesare barolo is a very full bodied red wine. i usually pick wines i know my friends will enjoy, as i am familiar with their tastes in wine.