Steve Heimoff

October 4, 2017

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah

Steve Heimoff

“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

“One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA”

ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

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

“Editor’s Pick” “Top Rhones from California” Aratas Napa Valley Petite Sirah

Wine Spectator

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

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

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured” “Editor’s Pick”

Wine Enthusiast ~Virginie Boone

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

Sunset Magazine Int'l Wine CompetitionSunset International Wine Competition2014-2017, 2020 and 2022