About
Najar Cellars is a family-owned winery inspired by the winemaker's grandfather Jose 'Chapo' Najar Sanchez, producing small-batch wines from Arizona-grown grapes. They craft unique varietals like Riesling, Barbera, Graciano, and rosés with personal stories tied to family, local history, and Arizona terroir. Wines emphasize minimal processing, neutral oak aging, and unfiltered styles celebrating regional vineyards.
Arizona-grown grapes from local vineyards
Family-inspired wines with personal stories
Minimal processing, unfiltered, neutral oak aging
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What They Make
Alebrije
Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese blend (50% each from Golden Rule Vineyards), notes of black cherry, blackberry, lasting tannins. Old world style red blend. ABV 14.8%
Alemana 2018
Single varietal Riesling from Carlson Creek Vineyards, Willcox Bench AVA. Bright, fruity, complex, balanced. Whole cluster cold maceration, aged in stainless and neutral oak. Unfiltered.
Alemana 2017
Dry Riesling in Chardonnay style, heavier body, oak notes. Aged 3 years in neutral oak. Unfiltered.
Clandestino 2016
Barbera from Hassayampa Vineyard. Bold, tannic, rich, herbaceous. Barrel aged 4 years in neutral oak. Unfiltered.
Gallinero 2017
Graciano from Flying Kite Vineyard, Elgin AZ. Floral, fruit notes of violets and mulberries. Unfiltered.
La Mariposa 2019
Chardonnay from Tucker's Vineyard, Pearce AZ. Barrel fermented, neutral oak aged, natural malolactic, buttery and light-bodied.
La Mina 2018
Tempranillo Rosé, 50% Al Buhl Memorial Vineyard, 50% Milic Vineyard. Notes of raspberry, balanced acid, creamy mouthfeel.
Talia 2017
Sangiovese Rosé from Hassayampa Vineyard. Lighter French-style, barrel aged, strawberry and toasted marshmallow notes.
Talia 2018
Sangiovese Rosé from Golden Rule Vineyard, Cochise AZ. Fuller body, intense flavor, barrel aged neutral oak, malolactic, buttery strawberry notes.