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September 13, 2015

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

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

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

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

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah

Steve Heimoff

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

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”

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

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

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