Grown where few vines survive
Intense sun, thin air and big swings between day and night give small, thick-skinned grapes. The wines come out dark, concentrated and full of character.
Extreme Altitude Wine Club
Wines from the top of the Andes.
Four bottles every two months from family vineyards high in the mountains of northern Argentina, where the sun is fierce, the nights are cold and very little wine is made. Bold, pure and almost impossible to find in the US.
- 4 or 6 bottles
- Every 2 months
- From $140 per shipment
Who we are
We go and get the wine.
It started with a ranch at the far end of Argentina's Calchaquí Valley. The Bonner family bought Finca Gualfín in 2005. Above the house, at 8,421 feet, was a forgotten vineyard of old Malbec, still alive on its original rootstock.
Raúl Dávalos, whose family has made wine a few miles down the valley for six generations, tasted what came out of those grapes. His verdict:
"Easily as good as mine."
That was the start. Today Will Bonner and Diego Samper travel to find wines like that one: small, family-run vineyards too remote or too small for any importer. We buy directly from the families and ship to your door. No middlemen.
- 2019Working with our wineries since
- 8,421 ftOur family vineyard at Gualfín
- 0Middlemen between you and the family
The club
Why altitude changes the wine.
Up in the high valleys of the Andes, the vines have to work for everything. You can taste it in the glass.
Family vineyards, tiny production
These are small, family-run estates, many making only a few thousand bottles a year. No mass production and no shortcuts.
Brought straight to you
Wines this small rarely interest an importer, so they almost never leave the valley. We buy directly from the families and ship them to your door.
In every shipment
More than a box of wine.
Each shipment comes with everything you need to enjoy it.
The wines
4 or 6 bottles chosen by our team and bought directly from the families who make them.
The booklet
The story, tasting notes and food pairings for every wine in your box. Every past booklet lives in our Booklet Library.
Tasting videos
Short videos on how to taste, serve and pair the wines, on our YouTube channel.
Member pricing
First dibs on new arrivals and our best prices in the online shop.
Membership
How it works.
Join online
Choose your box and sign up. Your first shipment is prepared right away.
We email before each renewal
Your box ships every two months. Your card is charged a few days before, and you always get an email first.
Skip or change anytime
Skip a shipment, or update your card and address, in My Account. Or call us and we'll do it.
Delivered from Sonoma
Your wine ships from our Sonoma, California warehouse with UPS. Someone 21 or older signs for it.
Wonderful experience and should be of interest to wine enthusiasts who want to "taste the world" without necessarily traveling.
It feels like a little luxury. I open my box, and it's as if a sommelier has personally chosen these wines for me.
The best part is not having to think about it. Every bottle is a winner, and it's like having a restaurant-quality recommendation delivered to my door.
Join
Start with your first box.
You'll get an email before every renewal, and you can skip a shipment whenever you need to.
Extreme Altitude Wine Club
4 bottles
$140every 2 months
- Wines from some of the highest vineyards in the world
- Bought directly from the families
- Booklet with the story and tasting notes of every wine
- Member pricing in our shop
Shipping $8.99 per shipment
Extreme Altitude Wine Club
6 bottles
$249every 2 months
- Wines from some of the highest vineyards in the world
- Bought directly from the families
- Booklet with the story and tasting notes of every wine
- Member pricing in our shop
Shipping $8.99 per shipment
Someone 21 or older must sign for delivery. We can't ship to P.O. boxes, or to Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi or Utah. Alaska and Hawaii ship by air for an extra fee.
How high are these vineyards?
Most of the wines come from the high valleys of northern Argentina, such as the Calchaquí Valley, where some vineyards sit above 8,000 feet. Our own family vineyard at Gualfín is at 8,421 feet. The booklet that comes with each shipment tells you where every wine was grown.
How often will my wine arrive?
Every two months. You'll get an email before each renewal, and you can skip a shipment anytime in My Account.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is $8.99 per shipment. Everything ships from our warehouse in Sonoma, California, with UPS.
Can I skip a shipment or cancel?
Yes. Log in to My Account, open My Subscriptions and choose Skip Shipment. To cancel, call us at 1-844-733-5249 or send us a message and we'll take care of it.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Yes, or someone else who is 21 or older. Because it's alcohol, an adult has to sign and show ID. We can't ship to P.O. boxes, and we don't ship to Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi or Utah.
What if a bottle arrives damaged or faulty?
Email us with your order number and a photo, and we'll do our best to solve it with a replacement, a substitute wine or a credit to your account, subject to availability.
Questions?
Talk to a real person.
Not sure which club is right for you, or want to send one as a gift? Call or write to us. We're happy to help.
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