Perfect wines for Sonoma County New Year’s

These picks are great to take to a party because they have a big personality; they make an impression with their charisma. Any one of these in our lineup is sure to make you a popular guest.

Kung Fu Girl, 2016 Washington State Riesling, 12 percent, $12. This is a global citizen of sorts. It marries well with food across the board because it has impeccable balance; it has great minerality and crisp acidity coupled with notes of white peach, apricot and lime.

Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut Sparkling Wine, 12 percent, $24. A complex sparkler with layered flavors. Floral, with notes of red apple, cinnamon and yeast. Rich and supple, yet vibrant. Well-crafted.

The Husch, 2016 Late Harvest Anderson Valley Gewürztraminer, with the 375 ml bottle at $25. The Husch is a sweet treat, an irresistible dessert wine. What makes it a standout is its lush texture. This is a silky, late harvest gewürztraminer with aromas and flavors of apricot, honey and clove. It’s complex and rich, and it lingers on the palate, sip after sip.

Tablas Creek, 2013 Grenache, 15.5 percent, $45. This grenache has black fruit aromas but it’s weighted to red on the palate. It has notes of wild strawberry and cherry, riding on crisp acid. It also has a hint of leather and chocolate. This wine is 100 percent grenache and its tangy fruit makes it delicious.

Black Kite, 2015 Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay, 14.1 percent, $48. A tropical chardonnay with generous fruit - peach, kiwi and guava. Fleshy, albeit elegant. Lush, yet balanced. Rock star.