“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice
Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017
“This well-made wine showcases the variety well… concentrated and structured” “Editor’s Pick”
Wine Enthusiast ~Virginie Boone
The Aratas Chardonnay leaps from the glass with scents of ripe apricot, lemon meringue and honeycomb…
Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
…By invitation only, Double-Gold honors a wine when every judge agrees. “Double Gold” 2013 Aratas Shake Ridge Ranch
American Fine Wine Competition
The top ranked Petite Sirah, first place winner Aratas Wine… a beautiful example of 100% Petite Sirah
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.
“Editor’s Pick” “Top Rhones from California” Aratas Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Wine Spectator
The “Top Petite Sirahs of the Year- 2015” [2011 Aratas Petite Sirah]
Wine Spectator
“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
Difficult decision… from 2700 wines… “Best in Class” goes to Aratas 2016 Petite Sirah – 99Pts
2020 Sunset Int'l Wine Competition