complete novice, with a question

[dogman]

I am a complete novice to wines. But, I am looking for a red wine. The only cork bottle wine that I know the name of, that I am pretty sure that I like, is Rutherford Hill Merlot. Years ago I used to enjoy drinking Reunite Lambrusco. Can someone reccomend another cork bottle red wine, similar in taste to the Rutherford Hill, but that would be closer to the price range of the Lambrusco. Or if not, then maybe just some suggestions of any other wines for someone who likes these two selections. Thanks. dogman