Domaine du Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhône Cuvée Réserve 2011
This intense red is a blend of four different varietals: grenache noir, syrah, cinsault and mourvèdre. Timothy Goh, director of wines for the Les Amis group says, “This bottle is made by a respected family Jaume, who have been producing wine in southern Rhone since the 19th century. It has rich and bold flavor yet exhibits elegance, quality and approachability even at a young age.”
$68 at Caveau Wines Bar

Domaine Leflaive Macon-Verze 2009
This is a white wine from Burgundy is made from chardonnay grapes. Gerald Lu, general manager and head sommelier at Praelum, says, “Not only is it complex and flavorful, the high acidity goes well with several foods and even works on its own. It’s easily one of the best value-for-money and powerful wines around.”
$85 at Praelum Wine Bistro

Triennes Merlot 2009
Made by the folks behind noted Burgundy wine producers Domaine Dujac and Domaine de la Romanée- Conti, this medium bodied red boasts a lovely ruby color and rich dark plum and cherry aromas.
$63 at Onaka@ARC