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Aratas “GOLD” at North Coast Wine Challenge

Aratas 2012 Napa Valley Petite Sirah stands with 17 finalists for "Best in Show" and ultimately wins the "GOLD" medal and 93 Point rating in the 2018 North Coast Wine Challenge hosted by the Pulitzer prize winning publication, The Press Democrat. Aratas new Carneros Chardonnay also received a Silver medal; very respectable in a field… Continue reading

2017 American Fine Wine Competition Awards Double Gold to Aratas Petite

The results of the 2017 American Fine Wine Awards (AFWA) held at the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality Management. The AFWA recognized Aratas Wine with a " Double Gold Medal", for the 2012 Shake Ridge Ranch Petite Sirah and a "Gold" Medal for the inaugural vintage of Aratas 'Carneros' Chardonnay. Vintners, Stephanie Douglas and… Continue reading

Sunset Int’l Wine Competition Awards ‘Best in the West’

Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition awarded Aratas Wine the Best in the West with the GOLD MEDAL and recognition as “Best in Class”. This is the second year in a row Aratas has taken the top spot among Petite Sirah producers. Sunset is a Time Inc. publication in the lifestyles division with Southern Living, Coastal Living and Food & Wine magazine. Published October… Continue reading