Victoria James

Author, sommelier, beverage director at COTE in Manhattan

Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszu You can find this rare Hungarian elixir for $60—expect that to more than quadruple in the next decade. It’s liquid, raisinated gold.

Alsace Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio’s Alsatian cousin can age into a coppery, textural dream. Producers including Albert Boxler, Meyer-Fonné and Barmès-Buecher are now available between $30 and $80. Expect that to age nicely, too.

Txakoli These prickly Basque-country wines (pronounced sha-KO-lee) lose their fizz and youthful charm after a year. A quick sell for $20 to $30.