Events
Historic Dover Hall Wine Event – Virginia
Save the date for an evening to remember at the iconic Dover Hall, a luxury European estate set on lush rolling fields in Manakin-Sabot Virginia. Originally build in 2000 as a 38,000 private residence for the Pryor family, today the opulent country estate provides a luxury retreat for discerning clientele and the back drop for… Continue reading Historic Dover Hall Wine Event – Virginia
Breckenridge Wine Classic 2026 – August 20-22
Searching for a summer time wine high? The Breckenridge Wine Classic and Aratas Wine invite you to escape to the Rocky Mountains for a weekend of fine wine and mind blowing views. Take in a wine hike or a curated dining events featuring Colorados best Chefs served alongside fine wines from top Vintners. Surrounded by… Continue reading Breckenridge Wine Classic 2026 – August 20-22
2024 UPCOMING WINE EVENTS
We invite you to join us at one these fabulous wine events featuring Aratas Wine of Napa Valley. Guests must be 21+ years of age to attend these events. NEXT EVENT UNWINED at Bellview - Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 2-5PM 1600 Bellview Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307 Stock the cellar with holiday spirit and All-American… Continue reading 2024 UPCOMING WINE EVENTS
CIA 2022 Global Plant Forward Culinary Summit
April 26-28, 2022 Aratas Wine is pleased to support the The Plant-Forward Kitchen at the 2022 Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit. The Summit is part of an ecosystem of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) thought leadership initiative to create the best possible future for the overall foodservice industry—including emerging, high-impact trends and issues which effect… Continue reading CIA 2022 Global Plant Forward Culinary Summit
Société Mondiale du Vin special guest Aratas Wine
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs™ is the world's oldest and largest food and wine society. The society is vintage, but the events are cutting edge! The United States chapter is now in its 56th year with 6,000 members including gourmands, gourmets, gastronomes, chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, oenologists, winery owners, sommeliers, food and wine educators, and others interested… Continue reading Société Mondiale du Vin special guest Aratas Wine
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia presents “The Petite Masters”
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) hosts "The Petite Masters", an immersion into the American heritage grape Petite Sirah. The sold out inagural "Petite Masters" event featured the top winemakers of premium Petite Sirah grown in the Napa Valley and beyond. This educational presentation began in the tasting theater with a round table conversation led… Continue reading The Culinary Institute of America at Copia presents “The Petite Masters”
Aratas Petite Sirah receives highest rating from Steve Heimoff
The 2012 Shake Ridge Ranch Petite received the highest rating for a Petite Sirah, ever, from Steve Heimoff, one of the industry's most respected palates in the business. 97 POINTS. "Aratas 2012 Shake Ridge Ranch Petite Sirah (Amador County) This is a real mountain wine, grown at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The climate in… Continue reading Aratas Petite Sirah receives highest rating from Steve Heimoff
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic 27th Wine Auction raises $940,000 for charity
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation (CBWCF) 27th Annual Grand Wine Auction was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia November 9-12th, 2017 and raised $940,000 for charitable causes. Vintner Stephanie Douglas of Aratas Wine, was proud to be named an "Honored Vintner" on stage along with "Vintner of the Year" Amanda Harlan of Mascot at this prestigious event. The… Continue reading Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic 27th Wine Auction raises $940,000 for charity
America’s largest tasting of American wines welcomes Aratas Wine
The 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting will be held on the pier at Fort Mason in San Francisco February 18, 2017. The largest competition of American wine in the world is a sell out each year with over 7000 wines competing for the top honors. We are pleased to shine among the best made… Continue reading America’s largest tasting of American wines welcomes Aratas Wine