The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah
Steve Heimoff
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
“One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA”
ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen
The “Top Petite Sirahs of the Year- 2015” [2011 Aratas Petite Sirah]
Wine Spectator
“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured” “Editor’s Pick”
Wine Enthusiast ~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"
The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine… a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah
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
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