“Best of the West” “The Best Wines of 2017”
Sunset MagazineSunset International Wine Competition2014, 2015 & 2017
The highest rating I’ve ever given a Petite Sirah
Steve Heimoff
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"
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
2018 American Masters of Petite Sirah
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
“Aratas…beautifully sculpted wine” Editors’ Choice
Wine EnthusiastNovember 2017
“One of the 9 best wines from the Rutherford AVA”
ROBB REPORT - Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen
“Editor’s Pick” “Top Rhones from California” Aratas Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Wine Spectator
The Aratás wines are dark and seductive, with sensuous textures that nevertheless feel built for the cellar.
Wine & Spirits"Napa Valley's Petite Conversion"