10 Standout California Rhones
Wine SpectatorApril 2014
Todays millennials are searching for wines with character. They search for authenticity on the label and in the products they purchase. 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 “Top Petites of 2015”
Wine SpectatorDecember 2015
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"
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
Top Rhone Wines from California
Wine SpectatorMarch 2012
2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
“Editor’s Pick” 2010 Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Wine SpectatorJanuary 2013
“the highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah”
Steve Heimoff
The top ranked Petite Sirah- first place winner Aratas Wine “A beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah”
St Helena Star/NVV