10 Standout California Rhones
Wine SpectatorApril 2014
“beautifully sculpted wine” 2017 Editors’ Choice
Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017
The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.
Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"
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"
Todays millennials are searching for wines with unique character. They search for authenticity on the label and in the products they purchase. Petite Sirah epitomizes that essence. A rare gem hidden in 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.
“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
Top Rhone Wines from California
Wine SpectatorMarch 2012
“Best of the West” “Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine CompetitionOctober 2014, 2015 & 2017
Taming Petite Sirah
Wine EnthusiastFebruary 2013