Wine Life
2024 “Vail Wine Classic” in the Rocky Mountains
The mountains are calling! The Vail Wine Classic is a premier destination event where master winemakers and enthusiasts gather for a spectacular wine weekend in the beautiful Vail Valley of Colorado. The Aratas Wine Angels welcome friends from near and far August 8-11, 2024 for a mountainside tasting of high end wines & spirits, inspired… Continue reading 2024 “Vail Wine Classic” in the Rocky Mountains
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 EVENTUNWINED at Bellview - Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 2-5PM1600 Bellview Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307Stock the cellar with holiday spirit and All-American wines from Aratas of… 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