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May 28, 2020

2019 Aratas Surreptitious Rose bottle

“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured”

Virginie Boone

The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.

Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"

2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah

Culinary Institute of America at Copia

Aratás puts more bottle age on their Petite Sirah than most, and the extra maturity shows…a beautifully sculpted wine.

“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice

Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017

Difficult decision… from 2700 wines… “Best in Class” goes to Aratas 2016 Petite Sirah – 99Pts

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

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

…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