Alta Nova Cellars
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"AG Vineyard 1 of 1"
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 123
Vintage: 2023
Alta Nova Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Andrew Geoffrey Vineyard is located on Diamond Mountain at 2,000 feet
- This wine is sourced from 24 rows in Block 1
- 27-year-old vines of Cabernet Sauvignon
- Only one barrel produced
Description
Alta Nova is a mantra for those who strive for more. From Latin it translates as New Heights. The saying embodies the ideals of reaching higher, thinking bigger and expanding your scope. The ethos behind Alta Nova is very simple. At every summit in life, every milestone, there are those who have reached their destination and there are those who say, “What’s next?” Alta Nova is for those of us who fall into the latter camp.
This is our first Premiere Napa Valley lot sourced from the first barrel produced from Block 1 of the Andrew Geoffrey Vineyard on the top of Diamond Mountain. This lot represents the summit - at least for now!
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Britt Richards
Winemaker, Alta Nova Cellars
Britt (Nichols) Richards has always had her sights set on winemaking. After graduating from CSU Fresno in 2007, she made her way to Napa to do an internship at Chappellet Winery where she met her now husband Ry Richards. From there, she did stints at Jordan Winery and Keller Estate before settling down at Peter Michael Winery.
After several years, Britt decided to expand her winemaking knowledge, working at St. Clement, Ledson Winery, and with acclaimed consulting winemaker Philippe Melka. She rejoined forces with Phillip Titus in 2014 to work on Coho for several years.
Britt takes a minimalist approach to winemaking. "It’s so exciting for me to make wines from myriad California terroirs," Britt says. These vineyards and fruit couldn’t be more distinct. In general I have a firm belief in the purity of the wines, and enhancing what is already there, which allows the fruit to shine."
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
Alta Nova Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Total Wine)
- California (Total Wine)