I agree that you can find absolutely spectacular wines in the $30 and under range. I have some favorites in the under $20 range. While they may not be worth more, that is awfully subjective, the high end wines I mentioned are simply incredible, a noticeably different experience. I would also note that some wines, small vineyard Oregon Pinot Noirs for example, are quite labor intensive, and that is a big part of why they are so expensive. However, when you move into the over $40 range, it seems you are paying a hefty premium for rarity and good fortune.Then Im cheap. There is no wine in the world worth more than 20-30 dollars to me. LOL