Wine Life
Annual HARVEST PARTY
Aratas annual harvest party is right around the corner! Gather friends and wine enthusiasts for a festive evening on the heated terrace under the stars. Chef Chris has curated a wonderful menu paired with 6 wines from our vineyard plus a few surprises are in store. Tickets on sale now! $99 per person Aratas Harvest… Continue reading Annual HARVEST PARTY
Meet us in wine country! Summer Sip & Savor Event Friday Aug 1st
Since 2009 we have be fortunate to produce our wines at the state of the art Cuvaison Winery in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. This is your chance to share a sip in our cellar. Join us Friday Aug 1st. The gorgeous LEED GREEN winery is a modern gem and nestled in among rolling… Continue reading Meet us in wine country! Summer Sip & Savor Event Friday Aug 1st
Breckenridge Wine Classic August 21-24, 2025
Searching for a summer time wine high? The Breckenridge Wine Classic and Aratas Wine invite you to the Rocky Mountains for a weekend of fine wine and mind blowing views. Take in a "wine hike" surrounded by wild flowers, stroll the historic streets of old Breck in search of a little something special, relish a… Continue reading Breckenridge Wine Classic August 21-24, 2025
Best Petite Sirah from California- The ROBB REPORT
Aratas Wine 2017 'Shake Ridge Ranch' Petite Sirah is considered among the best Petite Sirahs produced in California according to the luxury goods experts at The ROBB REPORT. Robb Report is the leading voice in global luxury, synonymous around the world with the best of the best. Its unrivaled coverage of the latest superlative products and… Continue reading Best Petite Sirah from California- The ROBB REPORT
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
California Wine and Travel, Daniel Mangin
California Petite Sirah, I really do love you. Wine writer and wine country travel guru Danny Mangin shines a light on some of the best Petite Sirah in California and the winemaking Masters of their craft including Aratas Wine and the PS I Love You Advocacy Organization. Read the full article here: https://dannymangin.com/wine/california-petite-sirah-i-really-do-love-you/
Visit Virginia- travel guide for wine lovers
For far too long, Virginia wine has been synonymous only with central Virginia. (Thanks, Thomas Jefferson.) Due east, however, lies the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a worthy destination comprised of the seven core cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk. This area has been quietly building a notable wine… Continue reading Visit Virginia- travel guide for wine lovers
Aratas Wine welcomed the 2018 ‘Masters of Wine’ California Tour
Napa Valley and Aratas Wine welcomed the world's Masters of Wine as they embarked upon the 2018 Institute of Masters of Wine "Tour of California", a 9 day immersive wine tour of California's finest wine regions. The educational trip included a fall walk through America's most prestigious region north of the bay. This immersion experience… Continue reading Aratas Wine welcomed the 2018 ‘Masters of Wine’ California Tour
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