Sunset Magazine Int’l Wine Competition

September 14, 2015

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

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Reviews

2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah

Culinary Institute of America at Copia

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

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

Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"

If God invented a better food pairing than petite sirah and steely ribeye, she has not yet revealed it to me.

Craft Magazine"All Things Agrarian"

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

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

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

Wine Spectator

10 Standout California Rhones

Wine SpectatorApril 2014

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

St Helena Star/Napa Vintners

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

Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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