Hendry, Napa Valley (California) Albariño 2019

 I do appreciate wines made from the Albariño/ Alvariño grape like this one from Napa Valley.  Its bright yellow color and peachy, green apple aromas with floral notes are inviting.  It is soft, juicy and dry in the mouth with lush peach, pear, apple fruit with notes of citrus zest, lifted by crisp, lemony acidity.   It is versatile partner at the table, so try it with spring rolls, ceviche, fish tacos or a Caprese salad.  Vines were first planted on this property in 1880s but the root louse, phylloxera, and many years later, Prohibition contributed to the decimation of vines.  So, when the Hendry family bought the property in 1939, there were only six acres of vines.  In the 1970s rising price for wine grapes gave them the incentive to plant more vines and they made their first wine in 1992.  Today the second and third generations are in charge producing wines from their vines exclusively.