The Wine Makers – Christopher McGilvray
From The Wine Makers on Radio Misfits by The Wine Makers
April 10, 2026 · 1h 7m
About this episode
Christopher McGilvray discusses his documentary 'Eden' about a historic vineyard and the family behind it.
Christopher McGilvray is an award-winning independent filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, California. Through his company, Nomadic Bear Productions, he has created content for a wide range of clients, including Oracle, EMI Records, and Ridge Vineyards. We sat down with Christopher to talk about his current documentary, Eden, which follows the Patterson family, caretakers of one of California’s most historic vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Eden. The property’s history dates back to the 1800s and includes names like Almaden, Paul Masson, Louis Latour, and Martin Ray. The film tells a story of transition, succession, and passion over a seven-year period as the next generation returns home to take the reins. Cinematographer Isiah Flores captures the quiet, everyday beauty of life on a family-run estate, while composer Alex Kelly provides a moving score. It’s a side of farming and winemaking most people never see, including the reflection and family struggles behind every bottle. [Ep 408] Check out the trailer at Edenfilm.info/trailer and explore the wines at Mounteden.com
People in this episode
Guest: Christopher McGilvray
Topics covered
- filmmaking
- documentary
- winemaking
- family business
- vineyard history
Keywords
- Christopher McGilvray
- Eden
- documentary
- winemaking
- Santa Cruz
- Mount Eden
- family business
- vineyard history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nomadic Bear Productions, Oracle, EMI Records, Ridge Vineyards
Books & works: Eden
Places: Santa Cruz, California, California, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Eden
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