Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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

Culinary Institute of America at Copia

St Helena Star/Napa Vintners

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Reviews

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

ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

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

10 Standout California Rhones

Wine SpectatorApril 2014

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah

Steve Heimoff

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

The Wine Enthusiast, J.Gordon

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

Wine Enthusiast ~Virginie Boone

Taming Petite Sirah

Wine EnthusiastFebruary 2013

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"

“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”

Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017

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