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October 7, 2021

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

“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice

Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017

The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine… a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah

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.

“One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA”

ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

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

“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”

Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017

“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured” “Editor’s Pick”

Wine Enthusiast ~Virginie Boone