Region: Mendoza, Argentina

Varietal: 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot

Producer: Alta Vista was one of the early champions of Mendoza’s quality revolution, but Atemporal is where the winery really flexes its long-game thinking. As the name suggests, this is meant to feel timeless — not tied to trend or flash, but to place, balance, and craft. It’s Alta Vista’s flagship red blend, designed to showcase Argentina’s ability to produce wines with depth, elegance, and real age-worthiness, not just raw power.

Vineyard & Winemaking: The blend pulls fruit from multiple high-altitude vineyard sites across Mendoza, each contributing its own piece to the puzzle — Malbec for plush fruit, Cabernet Sauvignon for structure, and smaller portions of other Bordeaux varieties for complexity and lift. The vineyards sit at elevations that deliver intense sunlight by day and cooling temperatures at night, locking in freshness and definition. Aging takes place in French oak barrels (largely neutral, with some new), giving the wine polish and integration without overwhelming the fruit. Everything here is about harmony rather than dominance.

Tasting Notes: This wine unfolds slowly and confidently. Dark blackberry, cassis, and plum lead the charge, followed by cocoa powder, baking spice, and a subtle graphite note that keeps things serious. The palate is layered and smooth, with fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish that lingers with dark fruit and gentle savory notes. Powerful but composed, Atemporal is the kind of wine that elevates a steak dinner — and still feels just as compelling when you’re lingering over the last glass.