About

Najar Cellars is a family winemaking tradition inspired by the winemaker's grandfather Jose “Chapo” Najar Sanchez. They produce small-batch wines using grapes sourced from Arizona vineyards across various AVAs like Willcox Bench, Sonoita/Elgin, and others. Each wine features unique personal stories tied to family, local history, and spiritual encounters, with minimal processing and unfiltered styles.

Arizona vineyard-sourced grapes Family and personal stories behind each wine Minimal processing, unfiltered and unfined
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Najar wines on a wine barrel
What They Make
Alebrije
Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese blend, notes of black cherry and blackberry, 50% each from Golden Rule Vineyards, ABV 14.8%
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Alemana 2018
Riesling from Carlson Creek Vineyards, Willcox Bench AVA, bright and fruity
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Alemana 2017
Dry Riesling in Chardonnay style, aged in neutral oak, heavier body
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Clandestino 2016
Barbera from Hassayampa Vineyard, bold, tannic, barrel aged 4 years
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Gallinero 2017
Graciano from Flying Kite Vineyard, Sonoita/Elgin AVA, floral and fruity
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La Mariposa 2019
Chardonnay from Tucker's Vineyard, barrel fermented, buttery and light bodied
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La Mina 2018
Tempranillo Rosé from Al Buhl Memorial and Milic Vineyards, raspberry notes
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Talia 2017
Sangiovese Rosé from Hassayampa Vineyard, light French style, strawberry notes
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Talia 2018
Sangiovese Rosé from Golden Rule Vineyard, fuller body, buttery texture
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Awards
Silver Medal, Arizona Wine Competition 2022 2022
Bronze Medal, Verde Valley Wine Awards 2021 2021