The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine… a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah
“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice
Wine EnthusiastNovember 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
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
“Editor’s Pick” “Top Rhones from California” 2010 Napa Valley Petite Sirah – Library Collection
Wine Spectator
The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah
Steve Heimoff
“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
“Best in Class”
Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015, 2017 and 2020
“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured”
Virginie Boone
The “Top Petites of 2015”
Wine Spectator