vinissential: green valley

Vinissential: Green Valley is a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Green Valley, a unique wine growing region in Sonoma County. 40 separate films explore a year in the life of Green Valley, documenting in detail the extreme care and attention needed to create world-class wines.

Learn about the area’s unique climate, particularly the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Witness the changing of the seasons and each new challenge faced by the winemaker and team at Iron Horse Vineyards – and get to know the people and distinct styles of 3 other Green Valley vineyards.

Green Valley is the source of some of the favorite wines of chefs Charlie Palmer and Barton Seaver. Vinissential includes short films hosted by Barton Seaver, exploring the Hog Island oyster beds on the Sonoma coast and how he pairs seafood with his favorite wines.

Find out more about Chef Charlie Palmer as he demonstrates the techniques behind his favorite dishes, inspired by Green Valley varietal styles, at his Dry Creek Kitchen in nearby Healdsburg.

Vinissential: Green Valley raises appumentaries to a new level. With over 2 hours of documentary films produced by ex-BBC filmmakers, this app will appeal to anyone with a passion for wine and a desire to dig deeper into what it really takes to create great wine.