Wine Spectator

The “Top Petite Sirahs of the Year- 2015” [2011 Aratas Petite Sirah]

Wine Spectator

Craft Magazine

Your Cart

Reviews

Top Rhone Wines from California

Wine SpectatorMarch 2012

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

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

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

Taming Petite Sirah

Wine EnthusiastFebruary 2013

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

Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017

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

ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen

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

St Helena Star/Napa Vintners

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

Wine Advocate - Lisa

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

Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

10 Standout California Rhones

Wine SpectatorApril 2014