Looking for some recommendations...

[wondersofwine]

In the QPR vein, Castle Rock is pretty decent. My new love is the Gary Farrell 2002 Pinot Noir (which I think outshines the 2001) but may be hard to locate. Saintsbury is usually reliable from the light-bodied Garnet to the more serious offerings. I like the 2003 Selby Pinot Noir. Other than that, I tend to favor some from Oregon--Ponzi, Torii Mor, R. Stuart "Big Fire," Argyle, etc. (The basic Argyle is under $20). I have heard good things about Patricia Green wines but haven't yet had one.
Dan, thanks for the compliment.