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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
Save the Date Aratas BBQ event

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

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 **… Continue reading Mind your Ps & Qs ~ Sizzling BBQ and Petite Sirah Pairing
Aratas Blind wine party invite Nov 17 2024

HARVEST PARTY WRAP UP and HOLIDAY OFFER

  The annual harvest party is a wrap! " Blind Wine and Great Times" was a new twist at this years Annual Harvest Party. This can't miss event celebrates the end of the harvest "crush" and ushers in the festive season ahead. OUr guests savor the fruits of our labor with a flight of 6… Continue reading HARVEST PARTY WRAP UP and HOLIDAY OFFER
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Press: ‘Napa Wine Project’ Review of Aratas Wine

Read Dave Thompson's recent review of Aratas Wine. Dave has personally visited and tasted with the best, least and most well known producers in Napa Valley in order to create an educational resource for both consumers and trade. His extensive research makes the Napa Valley Wine Project an outstanding resource for your next visit to… Continue reading Press: ‘Napa Wine Project’ Review of Aratas Wine
DOUBLE GOLD Award Winner 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Aratas Wine strikes “DOUBLE GOLD” at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

The largest competition of American Wines in the world is a wrap and Aratas Wines strikes gold... TWICE.
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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
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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
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Robb Report’s best wines from the Rutherford AVA Napa Valley

Founded in 1976, the iconic American luxury lifestyle magazine The Robb Report shines a light on the best wines grown and produced in the 16 nested American viticulture areas (AVA) of the Napa Valley. For this in-depth tasting series highlighting America's most respected wine region, the editors tasted hundreds of wines before landing on the… Continue reading Robb Report’s best wines from the Rutherford AVA Napa Valley
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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/

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

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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

ROBB REPORT

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

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Virginie Boone

Wine Enthusiast

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

St. Helene Star

Napa Vintners

St Helena Star

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"The Aratas Chardonnay leaps from the glass with scents of ripe apricot, lemon meringue and honeycomb..."

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Wine Advocate