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One singular focus ~ Aratas is our dedication to American Heritage Petite Sirah and represents the very best expression ofCalifornia terroir.~Stephanie Douglas, Vintner -
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One singular focus ~ Aratas is our dedication to American Heritage Petite Sirah and represents the very best expression ofCalifornia terroir.~Stephanie Douglas, Vintner -
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
“Best in Class”
Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
The Chardonnay leaps from the glass with scents of ripe apricot, lemon meringue and honeycomb…
Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
If God invented a better food pairing than petite sirah and steely ribeye, she has not yet revealed it to me.
Craft Magazine"All Things Agrarian"
“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
The top ranked Petite Sirah- first place winner Aratas Wine… a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah
“the highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah”
Steve Heimoff
We all know that some whopping wine prices are based on reputation and scarcity. In a tasting like ours [Aratas] the true cream rises to the top
Sara Schneider Editor, Sunset Magazine
Millennials are searching for wines with character and authenticity. Petite Sirah is a rare gem on many wine lists; its elusive allure is drawing fans in search of something genuine, intrinsically all- American and independent in spirit. Those who strive to be unique are searching for wines like Petite.
The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.
Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"