Alta Nova Cellars
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"AG Vineyard "
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 162
Vintage: 2024
Alta Nova Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
5 cases produced
Description
Alta Nova is a call to climb higher. Translated to New Heights in Latin, it celebrates the restless spirit that reaches every summit and asks, what’s next. Crafted for those who think bigger and push further, this wine marks a defining milestone in Alta Nova’s journey. Their first Premiere Napa Valley lot is sourced from the Andrew Geoffrey Vineyard’s Block 1 perched atop Diamond Mountain. Sourced from the very first barrel from this site, it is a powerful yet precise expression capturing altitude, ambition, and origin in every glass. Reserved, expressive, and uncompromising, Alta Nova invites collectors to rise higher, with this offering serving as a rare moment of arrival before the next ascent begins.
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
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
312-730-7333
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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)
- California (Total Wine)
- Colorado (Total Wine)