We release no wine before it's time!
We usually release our wines in early Novemberof each year with the exception of wines that require more time in barrels. It's always wine maker Rod Snapp's call.
AVAILABILITY AS OF JUNE 12TH 2008
2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON SINGLE BARREL SOLD OUT
This Cabernet Sauvignon is, smooth and balanced with bright fruit . Aged 15 months in a three year old French Oak, medium toast barrel with toasted heads. This cab is full and complete and tastes as if it were aged longer. ALC. 14.2% by vol. $50.00 per bottle.
2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 24 CASESLEFT!
This incredible Cabernet lingers in your mouth. Smooth and structured with a very good tannin base and excellent fruit. Aged 17 months in medium toast French Oak barrels but tastes as if it were aged much longer. 46 cases produced ( 2 barrel blend of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ). ALC. 14.2 by vol.
$50 per bottle.
2006 MERLOT 65 CASES LEFT
This is a blend of 86%2006 Merlot and 14% 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and delicious even non merlot drinkers can't resist it ! 190 case production aged in French Oak Barrels.ALC. 14.34% by vol. $25.00 per bottle.
2006 MERLOT RESERVE 75 CASES LEFT
100 % Merlot aged in french oak barrels. Simply exquisite! This wine puts a smile on everyone's lips. Merlot lovers, Don't wait to get some it's selling quickly. 175 cases produced ALC. 14.34 by vol. $35.00 ( this is a small case production but not a single barrel )
ZINFANDEL 2006 100 CASES LEFT
This is our most popular wine. Last year we sold out of this allocation. This is a big bold wine full of cherry flavors. 425 case production from premium Zinfandel grapes we imported from Paso Robles. Produced at Javelina Leap Winery and Aged 11 months in French and American Oak Barrels. ALC. 15.87% by vol. $20.00 per bottle.
2006 ZINFANDEL RESERVE SOLD OUT !
Winemaker Rod Snapp chose 3 special barrels to represent this hot jammy style we call Reserve. This wine has a fantastic silky mouth feel and is always a favorite of our clients. With only 70 cases produced, it won't last long. Aged 11 months in French and American Oak Barrels. ALC. 15.92% by vol. $35.00
2004 SYRAH SOLD OUT !
This is a 2 barrel blend of Syrah with wonderful earthy characters most noticeably the distinct smell and flavor of black truffle mushrooms. We feel it is a particularly good wine to serve with food and is the driest of our wines. 45 case production. Aged 12 months in French and American Oak Barrels. ALC. 14.5% by vol.%.. 2 barrel blend of Syrah from locally grown grapes. $30 per bottle
SMOKING GUN ZINFANDEL SOLD OUT !
This is a port style wine fortified with White Lightning instead of Brandy so as not to change it's naturally delicious flavor. Winemaker Rod Snapp enjoys an occasional fine cigar with port hence the name. ALC. 23.5% by vol. $20.00 per bottle
2006 Single Barrel Zinfandel SOLD OUT !
$50.00 per bottle.
SINGLE BARRELWINES
Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery produces about 1200 cases of wine a year. The ultimate in quality control. All our wines are created with the knowledge, skill and passion of winemaker Rod Snapp. When we label something Single Barrel it means the wine is being bottled from one particular oak barrel . During routine barrel tasting winemaker Rod Snapp felt the wine in this barrel is so exceptional that he did not want to blend it with any other barrels of wine and it does not happen automatically every year. A single wine barrel makes only 24 cases of wine. These wines will not usually be available for tasting.
WINE MAKING PICS FROM 2007
The Traveling Wineberries
In fall of 2008 we will harvest our Estate fruit for the first time. Until then, we must search out and purchase the highest quality berries possible. The whole fruit is placed in 19 one ton insulated vats and immediately shipped in a refrigerated truck to the Javelina Leap Winery facility in Yavapai County Arizona. All wines from Javelina Leap are made by winemaker Rod Snapp, one ton at a time, by hand. Family, friends and apprentices often assist under Rod's supervision.
( Above) Brad Bebee and Peter Litchfield assist in the pressing of the grapes. (Below) Legacy members Glen & Kathy Buttrey assist winemaker Rod Snapp while he records his measurements and readings of each vat. Glen is also our tasting room manager.
It's always great to have mechanic Harry Sweet in the neighborhood in case a piece of equipment goes down. Thanks Harry !
( Below ) During fermentation or "Punch Down" the work goes on around the clock every few hours for approximately 2 weeks
( Below ) You may think that winemaker Rod Snapp is making this wine for you ! But he's really making it for himself !
Vineyard Installations
We have also been installing many vineyards in Yavapai County for people who have land. In most cases we have arranged to purchase those grapes when the vines begin producing. Don't hesitate to e-mail Rod if you are interested in planting a vineyard in Yavapai County Arizona.
Javelina Leap Vines
In May of 2006, 2250 vines were planted. The photo below shows the vines exploding with growth at 10 weeks old. The vines are two clones FPMS ( Foundation Plant Material Services ) certified by the viticulture department at U.C. Davis. All plants are zinfandel varietals, Deaver and Dupratt on root stalks 1103P and 110R.
