Sunset Magazine Archives

Sunset Wine Competition “Best in Class” to Aratas Wine

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“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice

Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017

2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah

Culinary Institute of America at Copia

Difficult decision… from 2700 wines… “Best in Class” goes to Aratas 2016 Petite Sirah – 99Pts

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

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

…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

“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured”

Virginie Boone

“Best in Class”

Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015, 2017 and 2020

The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.

Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"

Aratás puts more bottle age on their Petite Sirah than most, and the extra maturity shows…a beautifully sculpted wine.