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Wine Enthusiast

“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice

Craft Magazine

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

Wine Spectator

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

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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"

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

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 & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"

…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch

American Fine Wine Competition

“Best of Class” “Best in the West”

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

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah

Steve Heimoff

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

2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition

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

Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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

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