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Dust off the decorations.

Send out the invitations.

We're having a celebration, but you're the one that I'll be waiting for.

Never been so excited.

All of the lights are lighted. The time that we're reunited.

I have never felt this way before.

Down the counting down.

Christmas.

You got me counting down to Christmas.

You're too slow.

Not fair.

Your legs are longer.

Mom gave this to me.

She said I'm always safe when I wear it.

It's going to keep you safe.

Okay?

Now, don't let go of my hand until we're out. Got it?

off to uh just going on a a date when am i gonna meet this

new suitor of yours new suitor dad it's the 21st century he's my

boyfriend ah boyfriend right okay well you guys have been spending a lot of

together i think it's time i meet this boyfriend yes you should and and i

I want you to. There's just some things. It's a little complicated.

Oh, goodness, I'm going to be late.

All right. Love you, Dad.

Complicated how?

Nope. No, no, no.

No, Tony.

What, did we hire the local preschooler to design these labels? These labels are

awful. I might as well fire the kids and finger -paint these labels on myself.

You know, it would help if you gave me some guidance.

Guidance?

You know how when you try my Norton, you get these notes of black cherry?

Or if I blend the Norton with the Shamerson, it curbs the acidity, giving

more fruit -forward taste with a dry finish.

That's what these labels need to feel like. I mean, do any of these labels

you think black cherry?

I mean, come on.

This isn't rocket science.

What do I even pay you for?

I'm the co -owner, and technically I do payroll, so I pay you. You're missing

the point. I need you to fully realize my vision.

Our vision, Parker. Okay, I get enough frustration from the staff. If you can't

get this, then maybe we should, you know, I don't know.

I'll figure something else out. I'll put you anywhere else. If you can't do

this... I need to know what are these charges.

Hmm.

Well? Uh, toys.

Or that cherry.

Every kid deserves a toy for Christmas, even if they don't get finger -painted.

Besides, we can use that as a write -off.

Okay, listen, Parker. It's late, okay? Let's table this till tomorrow.

Huh?

Uh -huh.

Well, I'm glad you could make it. Are you kidding me?

It was the highlight of my day.

I wouldn't be anywhere else.

But I did think Parker would never let me leave.

That guy is so difficult.

Anyway, did you order already?

No, just a glass of wine.

Two Nortons? One reserve cellar for the lady, one Hermannhoff for the gentleman.

Right on time.

You spoiled me.

Are we ready to order?

Will you give us a couple minutes?

Of course.

With tonight's wine, might I suggest a steak? Thank you so much.

You know, it feels naughty drinking competition wine.

It does, doesn't it?

Can I be honest?

Mm -hmm.

I really don't understand the whole rivalry thing.

I mean, you need diversity to inspire innovation, right?

I'll talk to that.

Right? Yeah.

Yes.

You know, that is pretty good.

Mm -hmm, that is.

But I think I like yours more.

Oh, you admit it.

No, no, no, I don't... Uh... What? Oh, no. Um, Emily?

Honey, can you get under the table?

No. Please get under the table.

I think I figured it out. We have to approach this whole thing differently.

Hear me out.

Please, have a seat.

I say we treat this like a pirate's treasure, man. We have the edges torn a

little bit, but the color palette has to match the flavor profile. You know what

I mean?

Oh.

Thank you.

How do you even know I was here? I tracked your phone.

What? You did what?

It's a company phone. I have to know where you're at at all times.

How'd you know I was coming?

Oh. And why'd you get the 2020?

Well, that's all they had.

Nonsense.

The 2020 is vastly inferior to the 2021.

Where's the winner?

I want this room now.

Excuse me, sir.

Parker, brother.

Which one's yours?

Everybody likes the 2020, as well as they like the 2021 and the 2022.

You make good wine.

Let it rest.

Most people want to know good wine from grape juice.

What are you drinking?

Just Norton.

Wait a minute.

This is a Hermannov.

Why are you drinking this?

Because I just felt like drinking Hermannov.

It's quite good, actually.

While I question your taste, I guess it's not a bad idea to know your

competition, even if George is a total has -been.

Has -been? May I take your order? Yes, let's talk about this right here.

This vintage, the 2020, it's not as good as the 2021.

Could you please not serve it here anymore?

Wait, what?

That's not an answer. Look, this is a local place.

I'd hate to think the locals aren't getting the best from our winery.

I'm sorry. Don't be sorry. Be better.

Could I just talk with the manager?

As I was saying, Kermanoff's old news, George has lost up, and if it weren't

us buying his rapes, then he'd probably be out of... How dare you talk about my

father like that?

What, are you spying on us?

Wait, Tony, what is she doing here? Emily? I am his girlfriend.

Seriously?

I am your girlfriend, and you want to talk about this later? You're dating the

princess of that has -been winery? Has -been? How dare you?

Tony, I need to speak with you outside right now.

Apologies, the manager's left.

Get it, get it, get it.

No, I'm sorry.

Emily, do yourself a favor. Get the steak au poivre. It'll pair better with

boulot, Emily.

I'll make it up to you. Ciao.

Have a good night.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

What are you thinking?

This is idiotic, moronic, and simultaneously insane.

Yeah, no, Parker, but I really care about her. Forget it. You know the deal.

Dump her or you're out. That contract was stupid.

Why can't I be with a girl that I like?

because the girl you like is the competition, and that jeopardizes our

This is not classified military intelligence, Parker.

It's just winemaking.

And you know, the only one who cares about competition is you.

End it with her or you're out.

Got it.

See you in the morning.

Don't be late. Right.

I seriously do not know how much more of your wicked stepbrother I can take.

I don't know what to do. You should not have to put up with it. How are you

putting up with it?

He's family.

And besides, you know how much the winery means to him.

I know.

And I would never want to get in the way of your dreams. I just... I wish you

hadn't put that stupid clause in your contract, baby. I mean... Okay.

We've got to strategize on this. There's got to be something we can do.

You're right.

Can you send him on an extended trip somewhere very far away?

Then he's just going to come back?

I got it!

What? It is so obvious!

What's obvious?

Okay, what is one of the only things that can make someone change?

Therapy? No, not therapy!

That'd be so much better.

But we're going to need help. Come on.

This is my bag. That's definitely my bag.

No, it's not.

This is my bag.

This is most definitely my bag. I bought it right before leaving. Well, maybe

you left your bag at home. Are you kidding? This is my bag. Are you

That seems to be the problem. This is my bag.

Okay, I get it. There's tons of bags that look alike. Is there a possibility

that one of you guys could be mistaken?

We can just look at the luggage tag.

The tag must have gotten ripped off.

Well, we can just open it up and get this fixed really quickly.

No, not like that. All right, fine.

What about this bag?

Does this belong to one of you?

I'm just so sorry. That's all right.

This is my suitcase.

Thank you so much. You guys are welcome. And I know traveling can be stressful,

so happy holidays.

You too.

10 missed calls?

Hey. Sam, I need you to come home.

I'm working.

You are always working.

All right.

Well, I just happened to land in St. Louis, so what's going on?

But not much has changed.

I'm so glad you're

home. Oh, Dad went out for a run.

Okay, I'll see him when he gets here. What?

Going on.

Let me tell you.

Okay. I've missed you.

It's just so complicated.

And the thing is, to me, it's really frustrating because emotionally, I'm

You know, I'm 100 % ready to go public with our relationship, but we can't.

Because you're in the competition.

Yes. Okay.

What does this have to do with me?

Well, I was thinking that...

You could distract Parker or possibly date.

Date.

Date Parker.

You literally just went on a rant about that he's such a jerk and now you want

me to date him. Yes, I did. I did do that. But I'm telling you, Tony and I,

cannot officially be seen together. Otherwise, he will lose his shares in

company and that man has worked so hard, Sam.

And?

And, and, okay, if you do this, Parker will be distracted, number one.

And he will also be dating the competition, number two. So if both of

dating competition, then it really makes the whole thing null and void, right? I

mean, it's kind of perfect.

What makes you think he's even going to like me?

That's not a serious question.

Sam, everybody loves you.

I have all the faith in the world in my sister.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

Sam, this is my boyfriend, Tony.

Boyfriend, yeah. He's heard so much about you. Does Dad know?

No, but I'm sure it'll be just fine.

He definitely won't fire you.

So, Tony, your stepbrother really needs to sign off on your dating life.

Yeah. I mean, basically, we have this agreement that we drew up when we first

went into business. It lists reasons for termination and forfeiting of shares in

the winery. One of them is...

putting the company in jeopardy, and Parker thinks I'm doing that by dating

Emily.

Wow.

You don't have to do anything crazy. We just need you to, you know, run

interference. Take him on a date.

Or two.

Yeah, I mean, he's got a one -track mind, so we think that a little bit of

romance will make him laugh.

Persnickety, um, uh, petulant, perturbed.

I don't know. He's actually, he's pretty much just awful.

Yeah, he's awful. Sorry.

Okay. And this is the best idea you two came up with?

It's great.

So, you can't date Emily until I date Parker?

Yeah.

Uh -huh.

If I wanted to deal with difficult people, I would just stick to my day

You know?

No, I mean, he's a good person.

He's just shrewd when it comes to the winery.

Look, Sam, Tony and I are, we are so in love.

I mean, really, like... I'm crazy about this guy, okay?

But the truth is, is that we... We can't be together unless Parker changes, so

I... I really need my big sister.

No. No, no, no, that's cheating. Don't make that face. Do not make that... She

does this all the time. Okay.

Okay, fine.

Fine, I will try.

Okay? Under one condition.

If you do have kids, you have to name one after me.

Deal.

Deal. Deal. You heard that?

Well played. All right.

Excuse me, I was hoping to speak to the winemaker. Yes, that's me, but if you'd

like to do a tasting, you can speak with that woman by the counter.

I want to speak with you.

Me? Mm -hmm.

I was wondering what inspired you to make your Norton Chamberson blend, the

with and without oak. I was surprised at how much I liked the non -oak version

better.

You like the Archer's Red more than the Crossbow.

I thought I would like the oat version better, but this one has the plum and

cherry note, and then it's also super sweet with that spicy finish. I loved

Most palates aren't sharp enough to discern the difference.

Are you a sommelier?

No. I love wine, but I'm not an expert.

Well, you're probably better than most of my staff.

You're the practice.

Really? What's that mean? I'm Samantha.

Parker. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Hey, hey, hey, you're doing it wrong.

Excuse me. Well, they just finished the tasting and they just want to have a new

vignole. You don't understand that. White won't be appreciated for its

notes. I have to take some bread.

Guys, we're going to get you some water and crackers.

On it. So that you could really appreciate our latest vignole. It'll

cleanse your palate.

Is this a full -body rosé?

Yes. You don't see a lot of these in the States.

So, Parker.

It was Parker, right?

Yeah. What about that private tour you promised me?

I don't do tours. Come on.

It says right here you have a proprietary cold -pressed process.

I don't even know what that is, but I'm sure you could explain it to me.

Yeah, it's simple. We cool down our harvested grapes prior to fermentation.

Can you show me?

Okay. Follow me.

Zoe, are you from around here?

I'm everywhere.

Flight attendant?

That must be nice to travel.

Tastes like wine from all over the world.

Well, the wine here in Missouri is a little different from what you'd find in

other places like California.

Really? Our grapes have to be hardier to deal with the wide ranges of

temperature, humidity, frost, and floods.

Is that why the Norton wine is here in Missouri?

Correct. The Norton grape is less finicky and produces a nice, full -body,

red wine.

We also have a Chardonnay, which is a blend of the Chardonnay grape with a

Saval.

Does the buttery like Chardonnay?

Fruit forward, but dry.

Some people like it better than the Chardonnay.

It's got a superior wine quality to it, while also having high productivity and

cold hardiness.

I take it most people don't see this part of the tour?

I've been wanting to add it to the tour, but as you can see, the climate at the

day was in a certain temperature for the wine. You got it.

So those over there will be bottled later this week, and these over here

aging in stainless on oak for the next few years.

You said you just bottled some whites.

Mm -hmm.

Can you show me how you bottle them?

Aren't you nosy? What?

Sure you're not a spy?

No. I'm just really interested in all that stuff, so... It is pretty

interesting, huh? Mm -hmm.

I love what I do.

But... To answer your question, we use a mobile bottler. Helps cut overhead

costs, and I don't have to deal with the equipment.

We should be using that. What's that?

Oh, nothing.

Nothing.

So do you want to try an early taster?

From the tank?

That's right.

Yeah? They haven't fully matured yet, but...

I think it's coming along.

Hmm. Let me know what you think.

Hmm.

So?

It's good. It's just like pepper notes.

Black cherry? No.

Plum, right?

Are you sure you're not a sommelier?

If I was, I'd be able to tell you the year of your grape.

And sadly, I can't.

We just have to have you try some more.

Mm -hmm.

All right.

Excuse me. I have a delivery. I'll be right back.

George, how's it going?

I got four pallets out in the truck for you. All right, let me radio the team.

I'll walk on it right away.

Pope is in the Vatican, boys and girls.

It's got to eat you up a little to know that I win more awards with your grapes

than you do.

Wine is wine.

I'm just happy we can all do what we love.

George.

Herman Hoff's been the leader in Herman for generations.

It's got to be hard to see some new kids winning the C. Williams Award and the

center of this country's past few years.

You lost to this guy?

Well, Parker, without challenges, we can't better ourselves.

It's good philosophy, if you can apply it.

Hey, I hope you bring your A -game to this year's Christmas Blender. Though

may have been your legacy, soon it'll be mine.

Whatever you say.

See you at the city council meeting tomorrow.

Yep.

What was that?

That was the legendary winemaker at Arbenoff.

I used to look up to him.

What happened?

I couldn't keep up with the times.

Tastes change, people change.

If I win this year's local blender... Blender?

Oh, I... It's a red blend holiday competition.

If I win,

we will finally become the most award -winning winery in Ireland.

You love being the best, don't you?

I accept nothing less.

Wow. Well, would you look at the time?

This has been educational. Thank you so much. I'm going to have to go.

Hey, look, I don't really make new friends easily, but I really enjoyed

time with you.

Would you want to talk more about wine at a later date?

Sure.

How will I find you?

Don't worry.

I'll find you.

He's pompous. He's conceited. He just talks about himself. You should have

him. He's on and on and on. It was nauseating.

Tried to warn you.

I get it. He's good looking, but that's probably about it. And what is this

about us selling our grapes to reserve sellers?

Well, reserve sellers does things differently than a lot of other

outsource parts of their process to keep their overhead down, which is actually

a really great idea when you think about it, because if you don't have to focus

on growing the grapes and the bottling, you can focus on the actual wine.

That's exactly what Parker likes.

You see, he's a genius.

He's still a jerk.

Sometimes those two things go hand in hand.

I don't know. I don't think I can soften this guy up.

Well, if anyone can, you can.

Not this one. He's worse than my first -class passengers.

Well, that is bad.

Terrible. Dad!

Hey.

Hey, Dad.

Sam.

Wow, you're, uh... Surprise!

Hi, honey.

Hi, Dad.

We, uh...

We missed you at Thanksgiving.

Yeah, I was stuck in New York.

Oh, yeah.

Well, your sister made the cranberry sauce, and it was as good as your mom's.

Can we talk?

I can't wait till tomorrow, honey.

I've had a day, and we've got another one tomorrow with the... Christmas.

Christmas blender.

Yeah. We can talk in the morning.

Sure.

Welcome home.

Okay. You girls, don't stay up too late.

Wow, new record.

Made it a whole day.

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Don't play dumb.

You know.

It's the same fight every time I come home.

Well, you could come home more often.

And we would just meet more.

Same.

We just really need to work it out. We're family. We're supposed to stick

together.

I'm telling Matt.

I love you.

Do you remember when I made this for you?

I do.

How old are you, five?

Yes. Pretty cute.

Cute.

Oh, hey.

Morning, Dad.

I wasn't sure you were still an early riser.

I'm a flight attendant. I have to be at the airport at four in the morning

sometimes. Is this for me?

Mm -hmm.

Bless you.

Not too shabby.

I missed your coffee.

I think I'm just a little bit more patient when it comes to brewing it than

are. Oh, is that what it is?

Dad, why didn't you tell me about reserve sellers?

What about them?

I don't know, that they're kicking our butts.

Ah, you can't stay champs forever.

That boy Genius makes good wine.

Besides, I was never the winemaker.

Your mom was.

At least our Nortons are still the best, huh?

We can take this guy.

You gonna come home to help?

Yeah, I, um... No, I didn't think so.

Would it really kill you just to stay a little longer?

What about the Christmas blender, Dad?

I can make a blend that'll get us back on top. We have the talent. We have the

grapes. We just have to think outside the box.

I don't think so.

Why not?

The Christmas blend was your mom's specialty.

And even Mom knew that we had to change the blend every year depending on the

harvest. I don't know how many times I have to say this to you.

We don't change the Christmas blend.

We do not change your mother's Christmas blend.

You got it?

Yeah.

Now, if you really want to help, you can help me get these boxes out of the

truck.

Oh, hey, Parker. There you are.

I just wanted to remind you about the Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight. Oh,

know. Are you joining me?

Didn't miss a chance to see you yell at the Chamber for some obtuse reason?

I wouldn't mess up with the world, bro.

You know our booth placement last year was bogus, right? Can you take care of

that? No, it wasn't.

Yeah, it was. No, it wasn't. Yes, it was.

No, it wasn't. Yes.

Yes, it was.

Well, I see you didn't forget how we do things around here.

Dad, remember when Emily and I used to play down here when you and Mom used to

work? I remember.

You girls used to love to play hide -and -seek when your mom would work on her

blends.

Those were good times.

Yeah. Okay, so this is my batch for the Christmas blender.

Should we give it a taste?

I've got that Chamber of Commerce thing I need to get to.

Yeah.

No, there you go.

You want to come?

Your sister's going to be there.

No.

It's not my world anymore, Dad.

Yeah.

Well, it was worth a shot.

I'll see you.

I wish you were still here, Mom.

It was like you were the only one that could get through to Dad.

Hey, Samantha.

Hey.

What the heck are you doing here?

Sorry. And more importantly, how did you get in?

Oh, I have a key. I'm going to give me a key so I can send her to the parking

lot. Okay, you have a key.

Yeah.

I just wanted to give you this before heading over to the chamber meeting.

Chamber of Commerce meeting. You too?

Must be the hot ticket in town.

What?

Never mind.

This is everything you need to know about Parker.

What is it?

The dossier.

This is like borderline spycraft.

Dossie what?

No, no, this is everything, all the information I thought you'd want on my

stepbrother. Lies or dislikes, favorite movies, music, TV shows.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

He doesn't like dogs?

Yeah, I don't know.

Okay.

All right, well, next time, maybe you can just email me.

I shouldn't have done that.

It's okay.

I got some reading to do.

Wait, and I gotta run.

Okay. Okay. Don't get lost.

Yes.

Hi.

Sorry I'm late. It's okay. No worries.

Am I too, Kat?

You look great.

These things make me so nervous.

Where were you?

Oh, I had to swing by the printers.

And how do they look?

No, I didn't get them.

I was hurrying to get here.

What do you got?

We've been talking about this for weeks.

How did you not get them? Why didn't you get them?

Okay. Welcome, and thank you for joining us.

As you know, this is the final planning meeting for the Crisprindle Market and

the Christmas Blender.

I just want to go through and wrap up some last -minute details for both

Please go to your itinerary, and let's review.

Yes, Mr. Williams.

Are you going to announce the prize for the wine contest?

Yes, I can go ahead and do that. Yeah, let's go ahead. I know a lot of you are

very anxious about it. As you know, the winner of the wine competition obviously

is going to have great bragging rights and distributors will be fighting over

representing your wine. However, this year, the city is going to be giving

a very special prize to the winner of the Christmas Blender. One acre of

grapes, including the planting of the vines in the spring.

Wow. That's huge.

That is huge.

Wow.

Of course, the Redlands will be judged according to the Davis system.

That is one serious

phrase.

Okay, Debbie Downer.

What?

Oh, no. That's nothing.

But don't forget there's audience voting.

So I recommend you get out there and spread Christmas cheer and you promote

wine. So let's get back to work. Everybody, look at number one on the

Okay, booth placement.

I know some of you were upset about your placement last year.

Hey, hey, great to see you too.

Take this.

Who's wife?

And breathe this out all you can.

You weren't talking to that Hermanov girl, were you? No.

I know the rules, Parker.

Hey, honey, you ready?

Are you home? Yeah. Good.

Because we have to temperature check those reds.

At this time of the night?

Especially at this time of the night.

What's your name?

I'm...

No, Tony wrote me.

So romantic.

Oh, you're on cloud nine. I'm reading about the other guy.

All right.

Love to hear it. What do we got?

He's just, he's so oddly specific. Okay, so he likes classical music over jazz.

Why, of course.

Okay. He prefers to watch the news over sitcoms. A little weird.

And then the worst thing that I found is that he doesn't like dogs.

What? Yeah. That's an actual preference?

I know.

I'm sure dogs can sense that.

It's crazy that someone can be this good looking. I mean, look at him.

And then be such a jerk.

So what are you going to do about it?

I am going to dazzle him, my dear sister.

Of course you are.

Oh, and what about Anita's wine blender?

I can only fix one problem at a time.

Dad's not going to listen to me, so that's all I can do.

Whatever you say.

And... Where's this place?

Hi. Hi. I'm here picking up an order under Williams.

Sure. Let me check on that. Be right back. Cool. Sounds good.

Told you I'd find you.

Well, hello again.

Hi.

Nice surprise.

That it is.

What'd you order?

I got the blue Hawaiian burger. It makes me feel tropical when it's cold.

You? The spin -out.

Never had that before.

Just try it.

Even though I thought winemakers only eat wine for breakfast, lunch, and

Well, even when your wine is as lovely as ours, you can only have it in

moderation. Besides, sometimes I just need a burger.

You know?

Get it.

Um, what are you doing tonight?

What do you have in mind?

Dinner.

1837. Good food, good wine.

That's my favorite spot.

Is it?

What time should I pick you up?

I'll meet you there.

Seven.

It's a date?

It's a date.

You're yours, sir. Have a good day.

Well,

I... Yeah, same.

Right.

You're going? Right. Yeah.

Hey,

Sam.

I'm out to supper at 1837 with Tony.

I'll be back later tonight.

That was phenomenal.

Did the wine pairing meet with your approval?

I think it tied it all together.

I'm very happy you liked it.

So, do you come here often?

You know, I used to, before we started getting busy.

In the early days of reserved salaries, my stepbrother Tony and I, we would come

here and we'd have our business brainstorm sessions.

What brought you to Herman?

California was, is too expensive, and France was out of the question.

The more research I did, the more I realized, Herman, was the future.

Future?

Well, the future for me, at least.

That's a bold claim.

Look, wine doesn't just happen.

It exists because we choose to make it. No accident that the grapes here in

Hermann are less vulnerable than other places. They have to be. They don't have

a choice.

To survive, they need to adapt.

And these people, this place, these grapes, they all adapt to these ever

-changing environments. And in turn, they produce something so beautiful.

Something so beautiful everyone can enjoy of age.

But I think the same applies to us.

We always have...

An opportunity to overcome something difficult in order to create something

Wow. That was amazing.

I can imagine being vulnerable is difficult for you.

You know, you're starting to sound like my stepbrother.

Are you guys close?

Very. We're practically attached at the head.

Look, I would never say this to his face.

I couldn't live without him.

He's everything I'm not.

He's thoughtful, sensitive, friendly, and for some reason he puts up with me.

You're not that bad.

I have a sister, too. She's pretty amazing.

Yeah?

To our siblings.

To our siblings.

You all right?

Yeah.

Was there cork in your wine? No, no, no.

No, please. I will go.

I'll talk to them. I'll talk to the... You just sit there. And can I get you

anything? Yeah. Okay.

That's my favorite part.

I just love the way that they cook it. What are you doing here? I'm up in

with Tony. In a public place. What's the problem?

You need to get mine out. What now? The note that said I'm taking Parker here

tonight. Parker's here?

Yes. Oh, no.

Oh, yeah.

I'll pull the fire alarm. No, no, no. Don't pull the fire alarm.

What's going to happen when you think that you're going to lose your shares?

Okay, just relax. I will run interference.

You guys go to the door, but you have to be careful.

Welcome

back.

What's this?

Just a free glass of sherry for the cork we found in the last one.

Nice work.

Thank you.

Love me a good dessert wine.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Tofino sherry. The lightest and most dry of all the sherries with nutty and tart

flavor. How'd you like it?

Oh, I love this song.

Me too.

Me too.

Is that a drip?

Do you want to dance with me?

What? No.

So stiff.

So stiff.

It's missed.

I thought that could be a dance.

That's not good. Yeah.

I can't believe you got me to do that. You got some moves.

I wouldn't go that far.

But it was fun. I'll give you that.

I'm just glad nobody recorded that.

Oh, you didn't see me recording it? Don't even.

I mean, I guess my dreams of running for public office are out the window.

Tough.

I had a really good time.

Yeah, I did too. But it's getting late, so... Yeah.

Go on.

You want to do this again?

How about this weekend?

This weekend?

I have to go to this Christmas party, and I was wondering if you'd be my plus

one.

Plus one, huh?

You know what I mean.

Okay.

Come on, it'll be fun. Everyone will be there.

Please.

Okay, yeah.

Yeah.

Great.

The Chamber of Commerce director's having it, so all the top winemakers

there. The folks from Bancroft, Ashbury, Cloud Wine. I'm sure even Hermanoff

will pop in. I mean, they are the legacy winery.

Hermanoff.

Yeah, you ever try them?

The folks I get my grapes from.

But, uh, to be quite honest with you, I'm not sure how much longer they'll be

around.

I didn't know it was that bad.

What's that?

Um, that sounds bad.

Yeah, it is what it is.

Things change.

I wish him the best, but that's you, right?

Yeah, that's me.

So I'll see you Saturday. I'll pick you up, 6 .30.

I'll meet you there.

But I'm still getting to know you, though.

Okay.

Have a good night, Samantha.

Good night, Parker.

And how could you be so careless?

I don't know.

Parker doesn't eat there very much anymore.

At his favorite spot?

To be fair, Tony says he mostly just does delivery these days.

It's really hard to yell at you when you're eating all of these Christmas

cookies. They're so good.

Guess I'll just have to make more of them then.

You want me to help, right?

Did I ever do to deserve you?

I am not worthy.

Aside from your dramatic love life, I think we have some bigger fish to fry.

What?

Dad told you how the winery's doing?

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're in an awfully good mood today.

Am I?

Did you like the labels from the printer?

Uh, the labels? Yeah, they were great.

You're happy with them?

No, I'm not.

Of course.

Well, let me guess.

Did you dream of a new blend last night?

Nope. You yelled at the cable provider and you got to keep the introductory

prize.

No, but good reminders.

Seems impossible, but... You met a girl?

Maybe.

I knew it. For knowing that you got it wrong twice.

Oh, well, forget about that. Tell me about her. Who is she? What's her name?

don't ask it. Come on.

Sorry.

But if you want, you can meet her at the Christmas party this week.

Hey,

Dad?

Yeah?

I need to talk.

I didn't want to have this conversation.

Clearly, I work here, and I didn't even know what was going on.

How bad is it, Dad?

The short version?

Our overhead is too high.

The cost to plant, tend to the vines, process the grapes, and this bottling

machine keeps breaking down.

If there's stuff weighing us down, we should just get rid of it.

If we could just win this contest.

The Christmas blender.

Yeah.

If we could win, it would lower our growing cost and increase our sales.

Ted, why don't we just sell part of the winery? And the equipment.

There's nothing wrong with going to a third party if our costs are too high.

Uh -uh.

I'm not going to change the way we do business.

Now, we are a legacy winery.

From seeds to cork.

Sam, she might be on to something.

And when did you become an expert at growing and selling wine?

Dad, stop.

I don't know.

Maybe because I've been around it my whole life.

I love you, Dad, but you are using Christmas blends from Mom from years

And you're not innovating. You're imitating.

And that's the problem.

And guess what?

None of it brings Mom back.

And you are running this winery into the ground. That's enough.

Okay. Look, I love you both.

I'm not trying to choose sides here. But honestly, I think Sam is on to

something.

Look, let me just help with the Christmas blender.

I think I have some really good ideas that can surprise the judges. No.

And this conversation is over.

Now, if you two will excuse me, there's work to be done around here.

That didn't go too well. It never does.

Are you sure he's going to be there?

Yes, okay.

Tony already texted me, and he said that him and Parker are on their way, so

we've got to get a move on.

It's not bad pretending to be festive when Dad's in the cellar stewing. He's

stewing. He's just doing his grumbly Dad thing. Come on. Let's go.

Welcome, everyone, to the City of Hermann's annual Christmas tree

Are you ready? Yeah!

Let's start the countdown.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two.

It's a pleasure doing business with you. You too, Mr. Williams.

Busted.

What?

Looks like you're enjoying our Herman Christmas celebrations.

You caught me.

Maybe you'll stay a little longer.

Maybe. I do love small towns, especially during the holidays.

Well, in that case, could I interest you in some mulled wine?

Sure.

I think it's working.

It looks like it. Uh -huh. You want to get out of here? Let's go.

Come on.

So, I'd really love to know more about you.

Right. Well, you know I love wine. Yep.

Cheers to that.

You know I love...

Small town.

Clearly. And I love Christmas.

Mm -hmm.

What else do you want to know? Okay, well, will you be spending Christmas

your family? Where are they? Where did you grow up? I mean, I don't even know

your last name.

You need to know my last name? You could spare no details.

I'm just on a little break from work right now. And as far as the holidays

my mom passed seven years ago.

Gotcha. It's just never the same without her.

What about you?

Well, growing up, my dad was in the military and widowed, so Christmas was

of rough. But then he met my mom, stepmom Tony's mom, and things got much

better. She made sure Christmas was always very special for us.

Must have been hard without your mom.

Yeah, but Tony's mom is my mom.

I love that.

Yeah.

So...

I hate to drink and run.

Then don't. I have to. No, you don't. Stay.

I can't.

Well, can I walk you to your hotel or your car or wherever you're going?

No, I'm good.

I appreciate it.

Well, don't forget about tomorrow.

What's tomorrow?

Don't even joke around like that, please. I'm kidding.

I'll meet you there.

Seven? See you then.

Maybe I did.

You look pretty nice yourself there.

And that wouldn't be such a bad thing, would it?

Hey, Dad.

You're looking nice.

In my day, this was just a sweater, not an ugly sweater.

In my opinion, if there was a contest, you would win.

There you are.

Oh, my.

I did not know you owned nice clothes.

You didn't. I just bought this.

Oh, you just bought this? Mm -hmm.

Old Tiger Solana.

Thanks.

So, what do I look?

You look like you could own a winery.

I'll take it.

George, how's it going?

Parker, Merry Christmas. Is this the season?

How's your Christmas blunt coming along?

Couldn't be better.

Yours?

It's my best to date. The judges and crowd should be pleased.

I'm very excited to try yours.

I'm very excited about the grand prize. Well, don't get too excited. I'm pretty

sure we have this one.

Well, we'll see about that.

You plan on bringing that same dull blend you brought last year, George?

You're in trouble.

Have a good evening. I have to find my date.

Excuse me.

Now, who could possibly be on a date with that narcissist?

He is, um... Okay, Dad, look, you promised not to get too mad.

Nice to hear it.

Uh, no, not yet.

Let's hope she didn't forget.

Nervous?

No, I'm good.

Yeah.

I believe you, too.

Wow. Wow. Just wow.

Hi. You look stunning.

Sorry.

Do you want to go try some wine?

Yes, yes.

You have to try Alpine's newest red. It's a blend of Missouri Norton and

Chamberson with California Nebbiolo.

Wow. All right.

Two General Fremonts, please.

Thank you.

To a very Merry Christmas.

And a Happy New Year.

Wow.

Wow, that's good. Right?

Um, dark berries. Black plum.

Dark chocolate.

Black cherry.

And a touch of licorice. And wood, showing the long finish. Wow, you really

have an excellent palate.

You should come work for me.

I can't.

And plus, all my passengers need help with their carry -ons. I'm serious.

Why don't you move here?

I'll hire you and you can help me make new wines.

It's really sweet, but I really don't even know what to say.

Say yes?

What do you have to lose?

Look, you have the talent, you just need an opportunity.

I need to go wash my hands. I will be right back.

What is wrong with me?

You don't actually like this guy.

He's a jerk.

He's a real... He's an attractive jerk, but... Get it together, Samantha.

Why are you acting like this?

He's not that cute.

Everything's gone.

Hey, are you okay?

I... I think I might actually like Parker.

What? Are you kidding me?

That's awful and... That's great.

That's awful and great at the same time. Is it?

Totally. Okay, if Parker finds out who you are, then there's no way he's going

to have a problem with Tony and I, and then we can all...

Sam, you make it look so easy.

Trust me.

And I may have already told Dad about Parker and Tony anyways.

Wait, what?

It's okay. He wasn't angry per se, just grumbly.

Great. Look, Sam, everything is going to be just fine. Look at me.

Go in there and get yourself some true love.

You're welcome.

You look so good.

Wow. Can I please see your after -dinner drink selection?

Thank you so much.

Miss me?

Got me.

So, what is next on our taste menu?

Well, I was looking at the dessert menu, and I thought that could be fun.

Someone likes to skip dessert, I see.

Sometimes I enjoy things that are sweet.

You really should consider staying in Hermann.

It, uh, seems like a nice place to live.

Hermann's turning into a huge wine destination, and you would be great in

wine business.

I'm not just saying that.

Look, Parker, um, there's something that I need to tell you that I... Oh, it's

fantastic. Your father has outdone himself this year. This Hermann Hoff

is, oh, it's amazing.

Your father.

Hey, Parker Williams, you made it. Yeah. Be good to this one. Choose Herman Hoff

Royalty. I've noticed that she was a baby.

Royalty, huh? I remember her and her sister Emily running around those wine

cellars like it was their own personal playground.

You don't say. Remember that? Oh, and her mother made the most wonderful

You know, we're kind of sad that you didn't get into wine.

Maybe someday.

Well.

Love the Norton.

I hope you guys have a good holiday. I'll see you around.

Bye.

Tiff, those cookies were to die for. Look, Parker, I can explain.

What's there to explain?

You're, uh, you're a Hermenhoff. I know. I tried to tell you. I should have seen

this coming.

I'm such an idiot.

No wonder you knew so much about wine.

No wonder you knew so much about me.

I'm sorry. Wait a minute.

Tony put you up to this.

I mean... Yes.

It was my idea.

Are you trying to deliberately sink our winery? No.

I love Emily.

I just want to be happy with her.

You've been dating her behind my back. You've been dating the competition.

Yes, Parker. I love her.

So you're giving up your shares?

You can't do that.

Yes, I can.

We made an agreement, remember?

That if either of us jeopardized our winery, the offending party would

his share. Yes, yes. Why don't you just let him be happy, and then maybe you can

be happy? Hey, you can quit the act now.

You're real great, thank you so much for your work, but we're done here.

You know what?

No hard feelings. Let's just, uh... Let's just see who the best winemaker in

town is, huh?

We are done.

I don't know.

I can't get her to come out of her room.

Well, I can't say I blame her.

Waiter, are you saying this is my fault?

She called me to come here, come home and help her, but she was dating him

before I got here.

And that's the problem.

That I don't come home.

Bingo.

Dad, I don't know if you know this, but I have a job, so I can't just take off

massive amounts of time at work.

But you can make an effort.

You pop in here for a day or two, here and there, and then you leave.

Are you really that mad at me? Yeah.

Why? Because you're stubborn.

And we're going to lose this whole thing if you don't get with the time.

Get with... Are we really going to argue about that again?

Yeah, because you don't trust me, Dad.

I don't know how many times I have to tell you this, but I'm good at making

wine. I'm really good at it.

And I never said you weren't.

But what?

You just are never willing to change.

Because I can't.

Because of Mom.

And I'm so sick of you using Mom as an excuse. Because even Mom knew that we

have to change our blends every year depending on the harvest.

And she listened to the vine.

I am not.

Gonna let go of the last thing I have of your mother.

Her formula, Dad?

If you think that's the last thing that represents Mom, you're even more lost

than I thought.

I don't know how to be without her.

And you think I do.

But what I do know is that she wants us to move on, and she doesn't want us

fighting.

And you wonder why I never come home, Dad.

I'll be gone in the morning.

Do you like her?

Yes. I liked her.

But I was tricked into it. So that is a false pretense.

Okay. Listen, Parker.

If you like Samantha, why don't we just tear up the contracts and be happy?

Because that's not how this works.

We signed the contract because love makes people like us make bad choices.

But there are choices to make. Sure.

But if you want to work at this winery, there are rules.

And dating the competition is a flagrant violation of that.

Do you understand?

I'm sorry.

Dad, Sam's gone and she's not answering her phone.

Yeah, I know.

What did you say to her?

It's not your business, little one.

Whatever is going on between the two of you, you need to work it out.

She wants... She wants me to change the blends.

I can't do that.

Why?

Because that was Mom's job?

Dad.

You... You still have Mom.

And Sam and I...

But I'm telling you, you are going to lose Sam with your stubbornness.

And Sam has been making blends for a long time, and she's really, really good

it.

In fact, she made a red blend, and I put it in oak barrels.

I haven't touched it because I wanted to surprise her. Wait a minute.

Where?

Deep in the cellar.

We had our own little secret operation, and the first blends we made have been

there for seven years.

Seven years?

Show me.

Ta -da!

You've got to be kidding me.

Why did she say anything?

I did, but you weren't listening.

Look, Dad, we will always have our traditional wines, like the Norton, but

got to get creative with our blends. I mean, that's why Mom was changing her

blend every single year.

And Sam is brilliant at making wine.

I think she got the gift from Mom.

Have you even tried any of these?

No, but I have just been saving them for this very occasion.

Go on.

Really something, right?

Look, Dad.

If we don't change, we're not going to be competitive with any other winery.

And we are going to get left behind.

But you know what I really truly believe is that the

best way to honor Mom?

Is to simply strive to do our best.

And to make the best.

I think that's what she would really want.

You're right.

You're right.

Honey, I am so sorry.

Don't tell me. Tell Sam.

Just tell Sam before it's too late.

I'll drive.

Samantha! Sam!

Wait!

Dad, Emily, what are you guys doing here?

Sam, I'm sorry.

About everything.

Emily told me about the... Told you what?

I told him about the blends you made. And we tasted the one you made before

moved out.

I thought those were long gone, guys.

I stored them in oak barrels in the cellar.

Sam, your blend from seven years ago?

It's amazing.

It's the key to this contest.

It's going to save Herman off.

Now, I'm sorry that I've been so focused in the past and not seeing the future,

but you're the future, Sam.

Both of you.

Dad, are you sure?

That red blend of yours is spectacular.

You are our secret weapon to beating reserve sellers.

All right.

What do you say we go bottle some wine?

Let's go bottle some wine.

Let's go bottle some wine.

You all ready?

Watch it from here.

That's good. Let me see that one. She likes that one.

I do like that one too.

Come on, you're sorry. It's fine.

I need you to keep eating.

I need you to keep eating. It's our favorite time of the year.

Yeah!

It's Dr.

Carolyn.

Singing out of tune.

I brought a fruitcake. Oh, it's so good.

In the Christmas mood. Wow, it is.

It's really good.

Fill out your ballot. I ask that you please go over there, taste the wines,

vote, okay?

As you know, the grand prize this year is going to be an acre of planted Norton

grapes.

Pretty exciting.

They seem to really love it.

You think?

Did you make enough?

I hope so, Dad.

Have you tried the reserve cellars yet?

No.

Nervous.

Go ahead.

Great.

Polaris, please.

Good.

So you'd like it?

Okay. Hi.

Surprised you came.

Just supporting my family.

Oh, the truth at last.

Everything I told you was the truth.

Except that I'm... Harmanov? Yeah.

I hate to break it to you, but a lie of omission is still a lie, so... Look, I

get you can be angry at me, but what I don't get is you continuously not

Tony and Emily be together.

Well, Tony's a big boy and he knows the rules.

Are they in the competition or are you out of the winery?

You're the only one competing.

And nobody wins because Tony and Emily can't be together.

And I would do anything to make my sister happy. Including pretending to

me, right?

Do you want to know the truth? Go for it. You seem like you know everything.

want to know the real truth? Sure, let's see.

I actually... I actually started to really like you.

Under this abrasive personality with someone that I started to care about.

Loved that you loved to make wine, but more importantly, I loved how much you

loved your stepbrother.

What's your point?

My point is, I saw the real you.

It's not that scary.

You made a good blend.

I know.

Thanks.

They're done with the timing.

Work calls.

Fine.

You try my blend?

It's only been sitting in oak barrels for seven years.

It goes down smoother than yours.

How is that even possible?

Excuse me. Could I... One arm and a half, please.

everyone gather around.

The votes have been counted and the finalists this year are Reserve

Sellers and

Herman Hoff.

Now our two finalists will have to go head to head with the judges who will

the final decision.

Did you talk to Parker?

I hope we crush him.

I'm done.

No, no, no. You.

Sam, this is your wine. You go.

You're a better winemaker than I could ever be. Go get up there, kid.

Anything you'd like to say?

Thank you, everyone, for being here, and I hope you're having a great time at

our Christmas Blender.

Parker, anything you'd like to say?

Tip your waiters.

All right, tip your waiters.

Okay, it looks like Reserve Cellars is going to be first.

Judges?

9 .5.

9 .4.

And 9 .5. That is an incredible score.

That's great.

On to the Hermenhoff Red Blend.

Hermenhoff, it's going to be a little between that, okay?

It's so nice having Hermenhoff back on stage.

The judges seem to be discussing the Hermenhoff Red Blend. That's kind of

unusual. Okay.

I don't care about

winning. I just want my sister to be happy.

a huge job last year. It was wonderful.

I would love to... Judges?

9 .8.

Yes.

Another 9 .8.

Sam,

can you say some words?

Come on over.

Congratulations, sweetie.

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a winemaker.

My mother, my father, and my sister are all reasons why I love wine.

Girl?

Sam? Emily?

Mom!

The lights went out! I didn't know the two of you were still in here.

Don't worry, Sam was looking out for me.

That's what big sisters are for.

I'll always look after you.

That's right. You guys will always have each other.

Okay, now listen. Do you want to see what I've been working on? Yeah.

Okay,

I need you both to take a deep breath and then smell this, okay?

What do you smell?

Wine.

Anything else, Sam?

Cherry plum cinnamon.

Very good. God, Sam, you're going to be a better winemaker than me and your dad

someday.

I'm a fifth -generation winemaker, and I couldn't be more proud to stand up here

today.

So I just want to say thank you, everyone, and I hope you guys all have a

holiday.

Sam, I'm listening.

That was a really beautiful message.

Parker, any comments?

Samantha's right.

Christmas is a time for joy and love and helping

those

closest to us be happy.

Congratulations. Turn it off.

Wait. Parker.

Wait.

Good

job,

honey.

I want you to have

this. Here.

Why?

I don't need it anymore.

Go get him.

Go get him.

You want this from me, Dad?

Your mom would be so proud of you.

I love you, Dad.

I love you, too.

I think there's someone I need to go find.

Go get him! Let's go!

Dad, is there anything you have to do as well?

Possibly?

You

looking

for someone?

Yeah.

Sorry, it was just a lot in there.

It was.

Congratulations. I tasted your wine.

And?

And it was by far one of the best things I've ever tasted.

It was so smooth and bold and perfect.

Just like you.

Parker, I should have told you so many things.

Hey, look, if Tony can date the competition, why can't I, right?

It's only fair.

It's only fair.

But I'm traveling, and I don't live here. Faith, your heart's in

Herman.

Your family's here.

I'm here.

Stay.

Besides, I don't think I could wait another seven years to try a surprise

from you again.

So it's the only reason why you want me to stay because of my winemaking?

Not just.

Maybe I'll take you up on your job offer.

Think I could pencil you in for an interview?

Merry Christmas, Sam.

Merry Christmas.

Merry

Christmas.

Joyful spirit, turn and rise.

Together on this silent night.

First thing on my Christmas list is you.

First thing on my Christmas list is you.