Conde Nast “New Yorker/Naked Wines” Film 1 and 2

Director: Tyler Manson

This two-film series for Condé Nast, created in partnership with The New Yorker and Naked Wines, takes a closer look at the mindset of a winemaker—and the passion that goes into every bottle.

Directed by Tyler Manson, the films lean into a simple but compelling idea: great wine isn’t made by formula, it’s made by feel. Scott Peterson, the winemaker at the center of the story, talks about crafting wines with character and soul—letting instinct and experience guide decisions rather than following a rigid playbook. The goal is straightforward: make something that tastes really, really good.

Shot on location in rugged, volcanic vineyard terrain, the films highlight the natural challenges that actually make the wine better. The vines have to struggle in tough soil, and that struggle creates intensity in the fruit. It’s a visual and emotional thread that runs throughout—showing that the best results often come from imperfect conditions and careful, hands-on attention.

There’s also a strong focus on process. From walking the vines and adjusting yields to obsessing over timing and detail, you get a sense of just how many small decisions shape the final product. It reinforces the idea that a bottle of wine isn’t just something that appears on a table—it reflects a series of thoughtful choices made by a real person.

At the same time, the tone stays grounded and approachable. Wine is framed not as something overly precious, but as something meant to be enjoyed. In fact, as the winemaker puts it, the best bottle on the table is simply the one that gets opened first.

Ultimately, the films celebrate a return to basics—stripping away the noise and getting back to the pure craft of making wine.