“beautifully sculpted wine” 2017 Editors’ Choice
Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017
“the highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah”
Steve Heimoff
The “Top Petites of 2015”
Wine SpectatorDecember 2015
10 Standout California Rhones
Wine SpectatorApril 2014
“Best of the West” “Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine CompetitionOctober 2014, 2015 & 2017
Top Rhone Wines from California
Wine SpectatorMarch 2012
2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
“Best in Class”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine CompetitionOctober 2014, 2015 & 2017
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
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.