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October 26, 2017

Top Rhone Wines from California

Wine SpectatorMarch 2012

…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch

American Fine Wine Competition

“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 “Top Petite Sirahs of the Year- 2015” [2011 Aratas Petite Sirah]

Wine Spectator

10 Standout California Rhones

Wine SpectatorApril 2014

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"

2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah

Culinary Institute of America at Copia

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014-2017, 2020 and 2022