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Mind your Ps & Qs ~ Sizzling BBQ and Petite Sirah Pairing

Save the Date Aratas BBQ event

Mind your "Ps & Q's"

Petite Sirah & Bar-B-Q make a perfect summer pairing! Slather on the sauce and join us for a splendid picnic on the patio to kick off the sizzling summer season. SUNDAY APRIL 13th ~ 6PM

CALL # 757.234.4448 for advance reservations (only)

Location: Second Street Restaurant ~ Newport News

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Welcome Reception: Deviled Eggs / Fried Pickles / Hush Puppies

Aratas Rose/Sauv Blanc ~ Ancho Citrus Dusted Grilled Shrimp / Grilled Corn Relish

2nd Aratas Chard ~ Crispy Pork Wing / Mango Mustard BBQ Sauce / Mimi’s Tangy Tater Salad

3rd 2019 "Veneration" Blend ~ Duck BBQ Slider~ Duck Leg Confit / Bread & Butter Jalapenos / Bourbon Blackberry BBQ Sauce / 

4th 2018 Napa Petite Sirah ~ Smoked Beef Brisket / Cider Braised Collards / Cornbread

5th 2018 Shake Ridge Ranch PS ~ Lamb Short Ribs / 6 Cheese & Mac / Crispy Onions

Served with a station of BBQ Sauces for sampling ~ Bourbon-Blackberry / Mango Mustard / Tangy Eastern Carolina / Alabama White BBQ Sauce / Jalapeno-Peach

Dessert : Banana Custard

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"One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA"

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"This well-made wine showcases the variety well... concentrated and structured" "Editor's Pick"

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"The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine... a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah"

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