The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.
Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"
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
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 in Class”
Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
“the highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah”
Steve Heimoff
2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
The “Top Petites of 2015”
Wine Spectator
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
Difficult decision… from 2700 wines… “Best in Class” goes to Aratas 2016 Petite Sirah
2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition
“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017