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Reviews

Difficult decision… from 2700 wines… “Best in Class” goes to Aratas 2016 Petite Sirah – 99Pts
2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition
2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold”   2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah
Steve Heimoff
We all know that some whopping wine prices are based on reputation and scarcity. In a tasting like ours [Aratas] the true cream rises to the top
Sara Schneider Editor, Sunset Magazine
Millennials are searching for wines with character and authenticity. Petite Sirah is a rare gem on many lists; its elusive allure captures those in search of something genuine and intrinsically all-American.  Those who strive to be unique are searching for wines like Petite.
Stephanie DouglasVintnerAratas WineryNapa, CA
“Best of Class” “Best in the West”
Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014-2017, 2020 and 2022
“One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA”
ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen
“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
The “Top Petite Sirahs of the Year- 2015”  [2011 Aratas Petite Sirah]
Wine Spectator

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