Summer in the Vineyard (2017) - full transcript

♪ What I want, you've got

♪ And it might be hard

to handle ♪

♪ But like the flame that

burns the candle ♪

♪ The candle feeds

the flame, ♪

♪ yeah yeah

♪ What I've got's

full stock ♪

♪ of thoughts and dreams

that scatter ♪

♪ You pull them

all together ♪

♪ And how, I

can't explain, ♪

♪ Oh yeah, well well you

♪ Ooh, oooh

♪ You make my dreams

come true ♪

♪ Ooh, oooh

♪ Well well you,

♪ Ooh, oooh

You know what?

I think everything is

looking really good

for this point in the summer.

I was kinda worried with all

of the late rain we had.

I wasn't worried.

That's because you never worry

about anything.

That's what you're here for.

You are the classic

over-thinker.

It's called "planning ahead".

Well, it's a good thing,

because together we are

a perfect balance

like wine and cheese.

Alright, fine.

As long as I get to be

the wine in this scenario.

[ laughs ]

You are so the cheese.

What?!

What kind of cheese?

Gorgonzola.

Obviously.

[ laughs ]

Obviously.

You really wanna know

why I'm not worried?

Why?

Because we have Sorrento,

we have our first vintage

ready to bottle,

and we have each other.

Awe, see?

You're the cheese.

Alright, get over here.

Where?

[ smooch ]

Ah, we should hold

that thought.

We're still on the clock.

I'll just ask one of the owners

if we can take a break.

She said yes.

I know, but we should really try

to keep business

and romance separate, Frankie.

Mmm.

I'm sorry, sir.

Because I thought that you

were the one

that kissed me just then.

I- I didn't say it would be easy

but we should try.

We need to be able to make

business decisions

about Sorrento with our-

Heads and not our hearts.

Ok, I don't sound like that,

but...

Yes.

Well, wine is all about heart.

Alright, well I'm pretty sure

that the bank

isn't going to be accepting

"emotions"

as payment when our loan

is due soon.

Well, someone very wise

once said

"don't let the accountants

make the wine".

You just made that up.

It's possible.

Alright, well, as long as

it's business time

I'm gonna go ahead and, uh,

think outside the box

about these vines,

then we can circle back

about the other stuff later.

Now you are pushing it.

What're you gonna do?

Report me to HR?

[ alarm beeps ]

Quitting time, business partner,

which means that you can be

my girlfriend again.

Awe.

[ llama brays ]

Mittens, really?

Come on, llama!

You're supposed to go

chase squirrels.

Do we look like squirrels

to you?

[ brays ]

Did he just say "yes"?

Yeah.

Oh my gosh.

I gotta get Lexy from

the train station.

[ upbeat music ]

Ugh, Lexy I am so glad

that you are here.

Oh, me too.

I really am just sorry that

it took your restaurant

closing down for you

to have time to come up.

I know.

It's fine though, really.

I mean, it's not like Chicago

is the only place

that needs pastry chefs, right?

Mmm.

Well, maybe this time you'll

fall in love with St. Madeline

and you'll stay.

Oh, well it is gorgeous here.

You picked the right time

of year.

Yeah, it seems like it.

What is all this

"Summerfest" stuff?

Ok, so every year here

on Main Street

there's a week-long arts

festival called "Art Walk",

then there's a food

and wine pairing called

"Taste of St. Madeline".

All of the wineries pair

their new vintage

with a big time chef.

Ooh.

It's...

That sounds incredible.

Are you and Nate doing that?

Who's your chef?

We are, but unfortunately

it seems that

all the established wineries

snatched everyone up.

Oh...

Hey, are you hungry?

Yeah, I'm actually starving.

Ok, good.

Let's get to the house.

Nate is cooking and I cannot

wait for you to meet him.

I still can't get over that you

ended up buying

a winery with a DeLuca.

Aren't we Baldwins supposed

to have some decades

old feud with them?

Let's just say we managed

a truce.

[ ratcheting ]

Hey, Marco.

Hey.

Got those filters you were

looking for.

Oh, thanks, big bro.

Still working away on this

exhaust here.

Uh, you wanna put that one in

for me?

Thank you.

I was just bringing it to you.

I don't work here anymore.

Well then maybe you're

just helping out

your little brother, huh?

Mmm...

Fine.

Can you pass me that

one-inch crescent please?

That I can do.

So how are things going

around here?

I know you had to take on

a lot more after I left.

Oh, it's fine.

The usual.

Still looking for something new

to sink my teeth into

like you did, though.

I thought you were happy

taking over the family business.

Yeah, I am, but, you know,

there's nothing wrong

with wanting something more.

That's the DeLuca in you.

Hey, you wanna come by Sorrento

for dinner tonight?

What, and take more heat

from Frankie

about breaking her best friend

Hannah's heart?

I don't think so.

I'm making ribs.

I'm there.

Uno, dos, tres,

lemonade time.

Ok.

You guys, this house

is awesome.

Mmm-hmm.

You both own it, right?

Right.

So how did she convince you

to let her live here instead

of you?

By reminding him that

whoever lives here

has to take care of the llama.

[ llama groans ]

Not a fan.

[ laughs ]

I forgot the cookies.

I'll be right back.

Would you mind grabbing the

bread when you're in there?

Sure.

Thanks.

Hey Marco

Marco.

What're you doing

all the way over here?

Another broken-hearted woman

chase you out of town?

I uh... I invited him earlier.

I'm pretty sure I told you.

Let me get this straight.

Lexy's been in town an hour

and you're already setting

her up on dates?

No, absolutely not.

You know, now that

you mention it-

Sorry, who's Lexy?

She's my cousin.

And she's off limits.

Alright. Alright.

Don't worry about it.

I'm on a dating hiatus, anyway.

Mmmhmm.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I'm gonna go wash my hands-

Woah!

Woah.

Oh, nice save.

Got it, yeah.

Sometimes the soccer goalie

in me comes in handy.

Oh, no way.

I was a soccer goalie, too.

No way.

It takes a lot of guts

to put your body

on the line like that.

Yeah.

Broken, fractured,

torn achilles heel.

Broken, torn ACL, stitches.

Oh. Nice.

Yeah.

Thank you.

No problem.

I'm Marco DeLuca,

by the way.

Nate's brother.

Fourth generation wine maker.

I'm Lexy, Frankie's cousin.

First generation pastry chef.

Ah.

Did you bake those?

I did.

Can I-

Do you want one?

Yes.

Wow, wow!

Well done.

Thank you.

Lexy, do not fall for

the DeLuca charms.

They're heartbreakers,

all of them.

[ together ]

Woah!

Oh, you're reformed.

This one not so much.

Gotcha.

Ok.

Ok, that is not true.

And I just want you to know

that I'm a big fan of flour,

butter, sugar, and eggs,

so if you ever need a

taste-tester, I'm in.

I will keep that in mind.

Washing my hands.

So Nate, Frankie told me

that you guys are doing

the Taste of St. Madeline.

Can't wait to go.

Well, we still need to find

a chef to team up with.

It's not easy but we're trying.

Everyone pays top dollar

for the best of the best.

Which is why DeLuca Winery

is pairing up

once again with

chef Jane Turner.

Wait.

The chef from the Tableau

du France?

Yep.

I didn't even try to get

a reservation

because they're booked, like,

a year in advance.

Do you guys really know her?

Yeah.

Yeah, she's amazing.

Well, as amazing as she is,

I think Nate here is giving her

a run for her money.

That home-made sauce

you put on the ribs,

the truffled mashed potato,

that cilantro coleslaw?

I think that was all

restaurant quality.

And pretty much everything

he makes is that good.

So, Nate, why don't you do

the pairing?

That's actually not a bad idea.

Wait, really?

Maybe you could do a dessert

with them.

Oh, I don't know.

Well, a pairing is

all about balance.

So if you have a wine

with fruit undertones

you just balance it with

something savoury or tart.

And if you have a wine with-

If it's oaky, you balance it

with something sweet?

Yeah, I know.

Right.

Of course you do.

But you do know your stuff.

I just-

I meant that I literally don't

know if I could do the pairing.

I don't have anywhere to bake

at such a high quantities.

And that reminds me.

Whoever does the tasting dinner

also has to cook for

the long table dinner

the next night.

What's that?

Uh, the winery who hosts the

tasting throws a private dinner

for all the wine makers

and their clients.

I just feel like we have so much

on our plates right now.

We're releasing

our first vintage,

we have next year's harvest...

You know what? You're right.

We should focus on that.

Maybe next year.

Only 10 days to go

until Taste of St. Madeline.

And the debut of Sorrento's

soon to be

legendary first cabernet

sauvignon.

Legendary, huh?

No pressure there.

Why wouldn't it be?

Your Baldwin cab won every

single award there was to win

at last year's harvest festival.

That's the problem.

Everyone in this valley

is expecting greatness

and we haven't even bottled

Sorrento's first vintage yet.

Why wouldn't they?

Everyone knows what you can

do with a barrel of

fermented grapes

and a little time.

So do I.

You know that your opinion

is the one that means

the most to me, right?

I'm not worried.

Of course you're not.

You do realize you're talking

about work during

couple time, right?

No, it's a loophole.

I'm just telling my girlfriend

how great I think she is.

At wine making.

You can't even follow

your own rules.

[ laughs ]

Do you think we're capable

of talking about something

other than wine?

Of course we are.

We're getting ice cream.

Completely not wine related.

Right.

What flavours do they have?

Cherry chardonnay, raspberry

merlot, peach zinfandel...

[ laughing ]

Well, we tried.

We tried.

These look great.

Mmmhmm.

The Lehman family is doing

a wonderful job.

It's never easy for

the host winery to juggle

having both the wine

and food tasting

and the long table dinner

at their property.

I'm glad it's going smoothly.

They've waited a long time

for their turn.

And now we have more artists

and businesses

participating in Art Walk

than ever before.

What?

It seems the DeLuca Winery logo

is substantially larger than

the Baldwin Farms logo

and everyone else, as well.

Charles Baldwin.

You are so competitive.

[ laughs ]

Carla DeLuca, you

are incorrigible.

Mmm.

Watch out.

Mmm.

You know that 100 percent of

all ice cream related accidents

are preventable.

Mmm.

No way.

Licking the side of

an ice cream cone

is what summer's about.

You should try it.

No, I think I'll stick

with my method- plus,

it's less messy.

What?

Chef Jane.

Hey guys.

We were just talking

about you yesterday.

Oh, I wish I could help

with the Taste of St. Madeline

but I've been with DeLuca

for so many years.

Right.

It's ok, we couldn't afford

you anyway.

Well, if you can put out

a cabernet

that's anything like last year's

you'll be very close.

I'm working on it.

I have no doubt.

Well, I gotta get back

to the restaurant,

it's the lunch rush.

See you at the tasting?

Mmm.

You know, finding the right chef

for Sorrento's first pairing

is so important.

It is.

All the tourists and media

and we're running out of time.

Exactly.

Which is why I really think

that I should do it.

I love your enthusiasm

but is that even allowed?

I don't know.

We should ask the

planning committee.

You mean my dad

and your mom?

Uh-huh.

And look, there they are

at their usual spot.

You know, for two people

that are feuding so much

they sure spend a lot of

time together.

I'm pretty sure they co-chair

the event

just so they can keep an eye

on each other.

Here comes the kids.

Good to see you.

See you later.

Hi mom.

Hey hon.

Hi sweetie.

Mr. Baldwin.

Uh, that would be Charles,

please.

Ok, so I have a quick question

for you.

Shoot.

Is there any rule that says

that a winery has to hire

a professional chef for

the Taste of St. Madeline?

Well, uh...

I don't think so.

No, but we've always done it

that way.

It's tradition.

Well, maybe it's time

to break that tradition.

What're you saying?

I am saying that I'm going to be

doing the cooking

for Sorrento's pairing.

A lot of people attend

the events.

Are you sure you wanna take

on all that extra work?

Yes.

Besides, you will help me.

Well, of course.

Well, good for you.

Making a big splash at

Summerfest is important,

especially in the first year.

I mean, most wineries don't make

it past their first vintage.

This business is tough.

And any hook that makes

Sorrento stand out will help.

Let's do it.

Yes!

Ok!

This is gonna be fun.

Hey, why is the DeLuca logo

so much bigger

than all the other ones?

[ laughs ]

Traitor.

You know, I've always

liked you.

Say... what would you think of

us using my growing technique

on the vines next year?

You're on my turf there,

Baldwin.

We agreed that you were

in charge of the wines

and I am in charge of the vines.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean

that I don't have an opinion.

Look, I've been tweaking

the soil over here,

made the roots go deeper,

made them really struggle

and already the grape flowers

are stronger.

Well, that's fantastic but I

already sprayed my test row

with this organic fertilizer

that I've been working on

in the lab.

Mmmhmm.

Look at these vines.

We're gonna get such a higher

yield on the grapes.

Look, all I can say is may

the best vine win.

So... mine.

Honestly, I don't care as long

as we stay in business.

So, mine.

You're so competitive.

Pot.

Kettle.

It's a compliment.

Do you remember in

the fourth grade when

I beat you at that spelling bee?

You made that angry little face-

yeah, there it is.

See, that's when I knew

you were my kinda gal.

First of all, that spelling bee

is a total sham.

You get some easy word like

"cat" and I got "acrylic"?

Rigged.

Do you wanna go back to my house

and take a look at the trophy?

I'll pass.

Then how about I stay here

and I make you dinner?

Hmm.

Sounds more like it.

[ llama groans ]

As long as you don't bring

that guy.

[ llama groans ]

Wouldn't it be amazing to host

Summerfest here one day?

Yeah, that'd be incredible.

Both of our families wineries

became major players

after they hosted

and that would mean

that we finally made it

and that we did it

without relying on our parents.

Of course, it takes years

to get that chance.

Yeah, well I guess we just

gotta stay in business.

I mean, you remember

what your mom said

about first year wineries,

right?

You name me one other

first year winery

that has a vintner that's

already won wine of the year.

You keep saying that

but you're forgetting

that the wine I made last year

was with grapes

from my dad's farm.

That was before we

bought Sorrento.

That means our cabernet,

it's gotta be as good as that...

It actually has to be better.

I am-

[ together ]

not worried.

I know.

You're here early.

I couldn't wait to see you.

Awe.

I count the minutes

that we're apart.

That's a lot of minutes.

Seriously, what're you

doing here?

[ laughs ]

I need to check the progress

on the shiraz grapes.

Oh.

Wanna go down to the lake?

I would but I have to get

to the cellar.

I need to prep

the bottling line.

You can do that another time.

It's too nice of a day to be

stuck down in a dark cellar.

Especially since that means

that you get to spend

the morning with me.

Pretty sure of yourself there,

huh, DeLuca?

Nah, just sure of you.

Mmm.

Well, I think it's a little bit

early to be sweeping me

off my feet.

Well, how about then I just

sweep you into the car

so that we can go look at

those vines?

Come on.

I promise you a great view.

Is there a better time of year

at Sorrento than summer?

Nope.

It's pretty sweet.

It's so lush and so green.

[ message alert ]

Oh no.

[ police radio ]

[ exhales ]

Oh no.

That's what I said.

Jonah, how did this happen?

Hey sis.

Water main break

under the road

leaving the Lehman's property

caused a bit of a sinkhole.

A bit?

It's... it's huge.

Are the Lehman's ok?

They're fine.

The weight of the car must

have been the final straw

that made the pavement

give way.

They got out as soon as

the road started to buckle.

Can you believe this?

I am so relieved

the Lehman's are ok.

But hosting the Taste of

St. Madeline in just nine days?

That's another story.

What do you mean?

Well, there's no other way

to the property.

We don't have time

to bridge this.

They must be

really disappointed.

They are.

They'll get another chance

next summer.

Right now we have to find

a new winery

to host this summer.

Well, that's easier said

than done.

Well, let's see if they need

more help

before we start making

phone calls.

I feel just terrible.

Such bad luck.

I mean, I kinda feel bad

for whoever has to host.

Why?

You'd have just over a week

to get the whole thing together,

no time to devote

to your own winery,

not to mention the costs.

Yeah, but every major

wine critic in the country

will be there.

That kind of publicity will be

priceless for whoever hosts.

That's true.

It would be a major coup for

whoever can pull it off in time.

And our local businesses and

wineries cannot afford to lose

the major tourism and

publicity event of the year.

I know we can't.

And Summerfest just wouldn't

be Summerfest

without the food

and wine pairing.

It's what sets us apart.

I couldn't agree more.

So you, uh, wanna come back

to Sorrento,

give the cab a try before

we get it ready for bottling?

Absolutely.

Why don't you go ahead

without me, get started.

Take the truck.

I'll get my mom

to drop me off.

Ok.

[ humming ]

[ pours out wine ]

It's not ready.

Frankie?

We are in!

In for what?

Hosting Summerfest,

of course!

Excuse me?

Sorrento is going to have

the most epic

first year wine launch

in the history of the valley.

It's just like you said.

Nate?

Nate.

Huge coup.

I mean, aren't you excited?

Nate.

With this kind of exposure

we are most likely going

to pre-sale next year's

vintage, too.

Which means that we do not need

to worry about

surviving our first year.

Frankie, we don't have

to worry about anything.

You can say something.

I'm speechless.

Frankie, why aren't you

more excited?

You said yourself

that you wanted to host.

Yes, I meant someday,

not in a week and a half.

I said it was great publicity,

you agreed.

I didn't know

you meant Sorrento.

I thought I was pretty clear.

Look.

Putting together a food

and wine pairing,

that's a big enough undertaking

on its own.

Hosting the entire event

at the last second?

That's almost impossible.

It's not though.

We have that empty field

overlooking the lake

that we're going to expand

onto some day.

It's also the host's

responsibility

to pay for both events

and we don't have

that kind of money.

We have our line of credit.

That's not what that's for.

That's for emergencies like,

for example,

if some year we didn't have

anything to bottle.

Ok, well, you would never

let that happen

and we both know that if

we didn't have a vintage

to put out this year even

the emergency fund

wouldn't cover us.

Nate, I love how driven you are.

Yes.

I really do.

But we have enough on our

hands just running this place.

I just think that we need

to leave the hosting

to someone else.

I already signed the contract.

Ok.

Here's the thing.

I know.

I should have talked

to you first

but I honestly thought that you

were already on board.

Don't worry, ok?

Everything is going to be fine.

I just hope you're right.

It's ok.

Come here.

Hey. There you are.

I came down to see if you wanted

something for dinner.

Isn't it a little bit early

for dinner?

Um, it's almost 9:00.

I can't believe how long

I've been down here.

Yeah. Come back to the house.

I'll make you something.

Oh, it's ok.

I got a lot of work to do still.

What're you working on?

Um...

What- Frankie, what's wrong?

It's the cabernet.

It's... it's not ready.

What does that mean?

It means it's just not quite

good enough to put in a bottle.

Come on, it can't be that bad.

It's not, it's just nowhere

close to where I need it to be.

People expect this wine to be

mind-blowing, especially Nate.

Well, has he tried it?

No, I...

I don't want to disappoint him.

You don't understand.

He loved my last wine

so much, he was...

he was moved by it.

He... he got it.

I don't know, Frankie.

I think you should

talk to him.

I can control the oxygen levels,

I can manually alter

the acidity.

I was just reading online about

this winery that super heated

their cellar to accelerate

the aging.

And if that doesn't work?

Well, I'll tell him.

It just has to be ready

by Summerfest, that's all.

But it's gonna work.

Mmm, Lexy, this is so good

but I cannot just sit here.

I have too much to do.

I gotta call a florist for

the long table dinner,

I gotta call the lighting guy,

he's not calling me back-

Look, finish your coffee.

I'm gonna take it to go.

Hi.

Hey Nate.

Hi.

Look.

I know you're not really

thrilled about

this whole hosting thing,

but I was wondering if you

might be able to help me decide

how to best use the space

for both events.

Look, uh... we both have

our to-do lists today.

I just gotta-

Frankie.

It's important to me.

Alright.

See you in a bit, Lexy.

Ok, so I just have to level

some of this out

so we have a place to put

the tents.

It's beautiful.

It really is, isn't it?

You know what's even

more beautiful?

What's that?

The fact that,

even from here,

I can see that my row

of fertilized grapes

are clearly out-growing

your strugglers.

[ laughs ]

Ugh.

Clearly, you got me.

The Taste of St. Madeline's

gonna be amazing here.

It's all gonna be worth it,

I promise.

So what happens if the launch

of our first vintage

doesn't go exactly as planned?

Always with the "what if's"!

It's my thing.

Humour me.

Ok.

If our launch is a failure

then we go broke,

We lose Sorrento and move in

with our respective parents.

That's not funny.

It's a lot of pressure on me.

On us.

Look, you need to stop

worrying, ok?

There's absolutely

no downside to this.

Our cabernet is going

to be amazing.

I can't wait to taste it.

I'm just gonna make

a couple tweaks first.

Ok.

But we have to bottle

by next week.

I know.

I know.

Woah, woah, woah.

Come on.

I have to get back

to the cellar.

It's couple time.

[ giggling ]

Oh, that felt amazing.

I needed that.

Yeah, well we both

deserved it.

You're a pretty good swimmer.

I'd say you almost kept up

with me out there.

[ laughs ]

Sure.

You know that it was my dad

that taught me?

Right before he died, actually.

I remember your dad.

He was cool.

He'd be so proud at how

you turned out.

I wish he could have

seen us together.

Yeah?

You think he'd approve?

Oh yeah, I know he

would have.

What're we doing?

[ gasps ]

Marco.

Hey.

Uh, if you're looking for

the bakery

unfortunately it closed

a few months ago.

Yeah, I know.

I actually spoke to the owner.

I was daydreaming about

opening up a shop

if I stayed here.

But the lease is insane, so...

Are you looking for an investor?

No.

Actually, I really wanna do

this on my own.

That I can understand.

Anyway, why would you wanna

invest in me?

We barely know each other.

I didn't say it was me,

I just...

Oh.

[ laughs ]

Sorry.

Sorry, I just-

Ok, you know what?

It was me.

I'm just trying to throw

my money around

in an attempt to impress you.

That's refreshingly honest.

Oh, so it worked.

No.

Oh.

Ok, Lexy look.

I just- I have to say this

to you.

I know that everybody

in town thinks I'm,

like, this big Casanova

but that's not really what-

Marco, stop.

I just got out of a long,

bad relationship

and I lost my job in

the same month,

so I'm just not interested

in dating anyone right now.

Oh.

Basically, it's not you,

it's me.

Ok.

And a little bit you.

You're a little cocky

for my taste.

Ouch.

You don't like being rejected,

do you?

Well that's actually what

I was trying to tell you.

I mean... look, this whole

swagger that I have is just...

I don't know,

it's not really me.

But sometimes it's just easier

to play the part, I guess.

Wow.

Again with the honesty.

Yeah.

I hope you figure out a way

to make your bakery happen.

Thanks.

I'll see you later.

Ok.

Bye.

Bye.

And then he said

"see you later".

That's it?

He didn't keep pushing?

No.

Wow.

You must have shut him down

pretty hard.

Not really, I just told him

something honest

and he told me something

honest right back.

That's a novel concept for him.

Anyway, why would he invest

in me?

He barely knows me.

Um, that might be a little

bit my fault.

I have been kind of bragging

on your culinary abilities

for some time now.

Oh.

[ laughs ]

Thank you for that.

Hey, what's going on with

the wine?

I'm still, you know, just

trying some stuff.

Ok.

But the Taste of St. Madeline

is in a week.

You can't put off telling

Nate much longer.

Let's talk about Marco

some more.

Nice try.

Tell him.

[ upbeat music ]

Wow.

It's pretty surreal seeing

our name there, huh?

Surreal is one word.

Panic inducing is another.

Actually that's two words.

[ groans ]

It's perfect.

Ok so we are all set for two

bushels of tomatoes by Friday.

Alright.

I wonder if I should

make it three.

Your list says two.

As we both know your lists

are very precise.

You're right.

So we are pretty much

all set for our food.

We just need to confirm

with the duck broker.

Duck broker?

That's a weird job.

Oh, these Gerber daisies

are gorgeous.

[ clears throat ]

For me?

How'd you know?

I'm just psychic.

Did you pay for them?

I did not.

Here's what I'd like to know.

Who saw a bag of sugar, said

"wish this looked like a cloud"

and, like, put it on

a paper cone?

I'm sure it was a dentist.

No, definitely not.

I'm always right about

these things.

I will bet you five dollars.

You're on.

Who invented cotton candy?

A dentist.

[ laughs ]

I just love being right.

Oh, hey, they just delivered

the empty bottles

to the cellar which means that

we can finally start bottling

our cab which I cannot wait

to taste.

And you will.

I just need a little bit

more time.

I just want it to be perfect.

You just keep pumping

your genius

into those crates

and it will be.

You know, today we should

probably get down

to the event site and start

lining up the tents

on the outer edge of the field

and we should check

to make sure that the generators

are working and...

I thought we'd put in

the alligator wrestling pit

and the grizzly bear petting

zoo, kids will love that one.

That'll be a good-

that's a good idea.

Frankie, you're not listening.

Yes, I am.

I am, 'cause you said a lot

about tents

and I feel like there was a

generator and an alligator.

You said alligator.

I'm sorry?

[ laughs ]

[ crowd chattering ]

Frankie.

Nate, hey.

Hey.

How are things going

at Sorrento?

Ready for the Summerfest

onslaught?

As ready as we'll ever be.

How are all your wineries doing,

Emma?

Fantastic.

I still need more grapes

to meet demand though.

I don't suppose you'd be

interested in selling Sorrento?

I'd pay top dollar.

Uh, selling Sorrento in our

first year is exactly what

we're trying to avoid.

You can't blame a gal

for trying.

You've got an outstanding

property.

All the best to you both.

What is she thinking?

I would never sell

her Sorrento.

We'll just keep doing

what we're doing

and we will never have to.

Hey, thanks for coming.

Hey, mom!

Oh, are those the new brochures

featuring Sorrento?

Indeed they are.

It looks amazing.

You don't seem too happy

about them.

Well, let's put it this way.

Charles paid to have

them printed.

That was nice of him.

Tell your dad "well-played".

Not yet.

[ grunting ]

[ banging ]

There you are.

I thought you might be

ignoring my texts.

I was down in the wine cellar.

Are you running a marathon?

It was hot down there today.

Ok, well I can check out

the cooling system.

No, it's fine.

I fixed it.

Just hit it a little bit.

So what's up?

I thought maybe you could

give me a hand.

I thought maybe we could try

to put them up ourselves

before spending a lot of money

on a set-up crew.

Good idea.

We should save as much

as possible.

Yeah, ok.

Alright, you wanna hold it here?

Yeah.

Ok.

Put this in here.

Right.

Here we go.

Grab that pole.

This one?

Yeah. Yeah.

Ok.

Alright.

Got it?

Yeah, yeah.

[ struggling ]

You gotta go higher.

And just do this corner?

Yeah.

You gotta push it up high.

This is as high as it goes-

Higher, higher, higher!

Ok, it's slipping.

Ugh.

Call the set-up crew.

Already dialing.

Ok, thanks.

Alright, so I got a couple

of guys,

they're gonna come by tomorrow

and help set up the tents.

Ok, well between that,

the equipment rental,

the shuttle buses and the

security we are running out

of money really fast.

We'll be fine just as long as

there's no surprises.

And if there were any

unanticipated expenses

we could just borrow

from your mom, right?

What?

No.

No.

Look, we are hosting

Summerfest.

That means that we pay

the expenses for the tasting

and the dinner.

That's just the way

that it works.

Look, Nate, I understand

that you wanna prove yourself,

no one gets that more

than I do,

but baby this is not

the time for that.

I mean, what if the wine is-

This is exactly the right time.

It's just like last year

when you left Baldwin Farms

to buy Sorrento with me.

You had something to prove

then and you did it.

Yeah, but I haven't proven

myself with Sorrento yet.

But you will.

Just a few days.

So will I.

You know, you did not have

to come over

and make me breakfast today.

I thought it'd be nice

to have a little us time

before the day got too hectic.

Mmm.

Besides, I will cook for you

every day when we live together.

In this place, together,

like in the future.

I know what you mean.

Yeah, ok.

So is uh, breakfast every day

all I get in this

Sunday scenario?

Oh, no.

You also get a charming,

handsome-ish,

witty man by your side.

Forever.

Sounds pretty good.

Yeah.

When does he get here?

That's not funny.

[ llama groans ]

Hey, look.

You are cramping my style.

Go get your own girlfriend.

I think it's sweet

that he's jealous.

If you don't stop I'm gonna have

to send you off

to Summerfest to haul

some things.

Stop it, you'll scare him.

He's a pack animal.

He needs to earn his keep.

He does.

He's my guard llama.

What does he guard against?

Handsome, charming,

witty men who try to kiss me.

Yeah?

And you really feel like you

need that kind of protection?

No.

[ llama grunts ]

Lexy, hi.

Oh, hey Marco.

I was, uh, just getting

some supplies

for our Summerfest booth.

Nice.

What're you up to?

Well, since Nate's doing

the pairing I called

the building's owner and asked

if I could use their ovens

for my Summerfest baking.

And he called back the next day

and said yes.

I just got the key.

The people here are so nice.

That's amazing.

I'm so happy for you.

Thanks.

It must have been the bribery.

Ok, well-

I told him he could have as many

cookies as he wants.

Right.

Yeah, that would do it.

Ok, well, I'll see you later.

Yeah, I'm gonna get back

to shopping.

Ok.

Bye.

It's not working.

[ phone ringing ]

Hey.

Hi.

Where are you?

I'm uh, I'm in the wine cellar.

Would you, uh...

would you mind coming down here,

actually?

It's... it's kind of important.

Can it wait until after dinner?

What...

Oh my gosh, dinner at your

mom's house.

I am so sorry, I don't know

where my head is at today.

Just get here as soon

as you can.

Bring Lexy.

Your dad's already here.

Hi sweetie.

Hi.

See you in a few.

[ smooch ]

Awesome.

So that was pretty nice of

the business owner

to just let Lexy use

the bakery space.

Yeah, very.

Wow.

So this is serious.

What?

Come on.

You're usually the first

to take credit for, well,

virtually anything.

Now you're pretending that

you didn't go down

and talk to the-

Ok, ok, ok, just don't say

anything, alright?

She really wants

to do this on her own

and I don't want to mess it up

for her.

I won't say a word.

Thank you.

Hey!

Hey.

Would you mind if

we went somewhere

and just talked for a second?

Ok everybody.

Chicken is just about done.

If everyone would

just take a seat.

In the meantime,

why don't you tell us

how your preparations are

coming along at Sorrento?

Uh, well, it is a little

bit hectic

but we're going to be ready.

It is going to be

a great weekend.

So are you feeling better

about it, Frankie?

Uh, it's... been

a little stressful.

But I am actually enjoying

the hosting part so much

I am starting to wonder

if we should even have

our own food and wine

pairing this year.

It's just... hosting

is kind of enough.

[ laughs ]

And where are we supposed

to launch our first cabernet?

A roadside stand?

I just want to devote all

of the time that we have

to making sure that the chefs,

the vintners, the guests,

I want to make sure everyone

has a first class experience,

you know?

Frankie, where's this

coming from?

I mean, you didn't even

really want to host

in the first place.

Well, clearly I was wrong

about that.

Just hosting Summerfest

is incredibly prestigious

on its own.

I don't think we even need to

release our cabernet this year.

What?

We're getting so much buzz

just off of hosting.

Can you imagine if we could

just wait until next year

to release our first vintage?

The kind of publicity

that we would get?

I think it's a win-win.

Frankie, the whole reason

why we're hosting is to shine

a spotlight on our

first cabernet

since we took over

Sorrento together.

Why would you not wanna

do that?

Oh, Frankie.

Are you sure?

Frankie?

The wine isn't ready, Nate.

It's not gonna be ready

in time for Summerfest,

it's probably not gonna

be ready this year.

Why wouldn't you tell me?

Because the timing of it was

my responsibility.

I was wrong.

Excuse me.

Macaroon, anyone?

Frankie.

Frankie.

Look, I get it.

You're unhappy with me,

alright?

No, I'm not unhappy, but

I am... a little confused.

If you were having doubts

about the wine

why wouldn't you

just talk to me?

Because it seemed like

every other thing you could say

was about how great the wine

was gonna be and I-

I just didn't have the heart

to tell you that it wasn't.

Now everything's riding on it.

Look, I know that you want

everything to be perfect

but we need a wine to bottle.

A winery is only as good

as its last year's vintage

and for us it's also our first.

But we agreed from

the very beginning

all final decisions relating

to the wine are mine.

Yes, but we need a wine

to sell this year

or we won't be able to make

our payments.

And when our loan is due-

That's it.

I thought for sure it would be

ready by now.

It isn't.

I did everything I could

to improve it.

It didn't work.

No one feels worse

about this than I do.

You have no idea how easy

you've got it, Mittens.

[ llama groans ]

This is what it's come down to.

Jealous of a llama.

Well, he does have

luxurious hair.

How long have you been

standing there?

Hours.

I'm like a ninja.

I just got here.

Come on, let's go

for a walk.

Sorrento isn't just

a business to me.

It's our story and I don't want

that story to end.

You think I do?

But you said yourself we have

no other way

to stay above water.

There is one option that

we haven't talked about.

What?

We sell half of our crop

this fall.

Remember how Emma wanted

to buy the entire place?

Well, I know she'd be happy

to get her hands at least

on some of our grapes.

If we do that we'll barely have

enough wine

to barrel next year.

We'll cross that bridge

when we get there.

As of now our loan

payment is due

and either we sell our wine,

which we don't have,

or we sell our grapes.

It is what it is.

Then what?

And then we just keep

moving forward.

[ knocking ]

Oh, hey Marco.

Hey.

So I guess you probably heard

that Frankie and Nate

won't be releasing their

cabernet this weekend.

Yeah. I know.

And they're not doing

the food pairing, either,

for obvious reasons.

Right.

So I was kinda wondering

if maybe you wanted

to do a dessert for

the DeLuca pairing.

With chef Jane?

Yeah, if you want.

Working with her would be

a dream.

Great.

So you're in.

I'm still not gonna

go out with you.

Good.

That's good because I wasn't

gonna ask again.

Yeah, and reverse psychology

isn't gonna work, either.

Definitely not doing that

because I wouldn't

even know how.

Ok.

So... So if you don't wanna

date me,

why are you helping me?

I like you, Lexy.

Thanks, Marco.

I like you, too.

And I'm in.

I'm guessing Lexy must

really appreciate

everything you've done for her.

Life-changing opportunity.

Yeah.

You know what's weird?

What's that?

I didn't even do it to try

to get her to go out with me.

It just kinda felt good to help.

Oh yeah?

Well, I hate to say it Marco,

but you're a good guy.

Huh.

So how many more of these

do you need?

I don't know if my back can take

much more.

We need to do another load.

Gotta bring these up to the

Taste of St. Madeline site,

put table tops on them.

[ groans ]

You're killing me, bro.

Oh yeah?

What happened to the

"just feels good to help" bit?

That only applies to Lexy.

Alright, well then I will buy

you a beer.

Two.

You will buy me two beers.

Alright, deal.

I don't know, maybe I should get

out of the wine business

and start making beer.

Might as well.

Can't do much wine making

if you're selling off

half your grapes, anyway.

Actually, over

the past few months

I've been experimenting on this

test row with this fertilizer

I created.

It's increasing yield without

compromising quality.

Yeah, pretty sure one row

won't make a difference.

Maybe you're right,

one row won't, but-

Can we just get this done?

I want that beer.

Yeah, great.

Put that in the back tent.

Uh, it was ordered so it

will be delivered shortly.

Ok everyone, we need all of

the electric to be operational

by tomorrow morning.

Thank you.

So, you want to take it down?

I just don't want to miss out

on Sorrento's chance

to really shine.

So what're you saying?

You changed your mind

about the cabernet?

No, I think I've come up

with a compromise.

We use the rest of the wine that

I made last year

with my dad's grapes.

[ exhales ]

We were saving that for

a special occasion.

It is a special occasion.

Look at us.

Sorrento's hosting two

Summerfest events.

That might not happen again.

It's not even a Sorrento wine

so what's the point?

It's from the Sorrento

wine maker.

It puts us front and centre.

It shows people

what we can do.

You're right.

It can't hurt.

Right?

And uh... I think we take

that deal with Emma.

Sell her half the grapes.

It'll keep us afloat.

It's better than nothing.

Right?

Yeah.

You look happy.

I am.

You know how my fertilizer

is making my test row yield

so many more grapes?

Oh, you've mentioned it.

Well, I realized, since we're

selling half of our grapes,

why not make the ones that we

have left more numerous

and as high quality as possible?

I think that sounds like

a great idea in theory,

but isn't that what your

new test fertilizer is?

A theory that you're testing?

It is no longer theoretical.

It works, and that's why

I decided to spray

the rest of the vineyard

with it.

Wow.

Um... isn't that kind

of a big decision

that you should have talked

to me about?

Uh, well, it's kinda

like your decisions

with the wine, right?

I mean, that's your area of

expertise, this is mine.

Ok.

Ok.

So Emma gets a greater yield

on her half,

which will make us more money

and we'll also see an increased

yield on our side.

Exactly.

Yes.

Allowing us to make more than

enough Sorrento wine.

See?

Problem solved.

Seems like it.

You don't seem too happy

about it.

I am.

It's great news.

Hey.

Thank you.

You ok?

Honestly, I have no idea.

You are a first-rate wine maker,

Frankie.

The best I've ever seen.

Oh, don't uh, don't tell my mom

I said that, though.

I would never.

Ok.

[ laughs ]

It's gonna work out, ok?

All of it.

Hey, don't you have

a dessert inside?

Burning something?

Go inside.

I know, I know,

leave Lexy alone.

I get it.

Actually, I was gonna say

I really appreciate

what you did for her.

I mean, hooking her up

with chef Jane?

That's a huge deal.

Thank you.

Ok, Frankie, listen.

I know you're not exactly

the biggest fan of mine,

especially after I broke up

with your friend,

but I mean, don't I deserve

a chance to change?

To be better?

Well, sure.

I just think that that kind

of change takes time.

Not if you want it bad enough.

Ok, it is time for the official

Taste of St. Madeline trial run.

I have duck confit tacos

with poblano salsa

and a jicama slaw.

Alright, Lexy?

Oh, thank you.

Marco.

Thank you.

Mmm.

Mmm.

So good.

Yeah?

Bro.

Lexy, you're up.

Guys, I feel bad.

Are you sure you don't want

me to make this

for the Sorrento pairing

instead of DeLuca?

And miss out on your chance

to impress chef Jane?

Are you out of your mind?

No.

We do get to try it though,

right?

Ok.

This is a blueberry peach

tart tartan

with Madagascar vanilla glaze.

It looks amazing.

It really does.

Yeah.

Oh.

Yeah.

Mmm.

Are you kidding?

Oh.

It's so good!

So good.

Well, Frankie?

Your turn with the wine.

Here it is.

My prize-winner from

last year.

Hope you all enjoy it because

there's not much left.

Alright.

Mmm.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

I am probably never

gonna make something

quite this good again.

Yeah, you will, Frankie.

I have no doubt.

Alright.

Cheers.

[ clink ]

Mmm.

Hi.

Oh, perfect.

So just the one now.

How's it going, Jonah?

Any crime yet?

No, no, everyone's having

a great time.

Man, am I bored.

Sorry to hear that.

I could jay walk if that

would make you feel better.

You could let me off with

a warning.

That's a kind offer but no,

I'm good.

Me being bored means

I'm doing my job right.

Right.

Anyway, I'll take a wristband

for tomorrow, though.

Jonah, you don't have

to pay.

You're kind of in good

with the hosts.

Yeah, but still, I heard

you guys decided

not to launch your vintage.

Between that and how much

hosting Summerfest

is gonna cost you

I'm totally paying.

Come on.

Oh yeah, I need to get more

wristbands from your mom.

Nate, tell me the truth.

Is the wine really not good?

I haven't tried it yet.

You made the decision

not to launch

and you haven't even

tried it yet?

Why not?

Because it's Frankie.

She doesn't trust anyone

with that decision but herself.

And I trust her.

It just seems like

it'd be something

you'd want to do together.

My sister's a perfectionist.

No one's harder on herself

than she is.

Sometimes maybe

a little too hard.

Okay.

One for you.

Thank you.

Ok, I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Ok.

I'm gonna go head back

over to Sorrento

to make sure everything's

lined up for tomorrow.

Ok.

You mind manning the table?

No.

Hi.

[ door opens ]

Why is it so hot in here?

[ beeping ]

Wow.

This is amazing.

Why wouldn't she want

to bottle this?

No.

No, no, no, no, no.

Frankie!

I need to talk to you.

Nate, what did you do?

I know, I'm sorry but I had

to try it for myself.

Why did you spray the entire

vineyard with this

if you weren't sure that it

was gonna work?

Oh no, how did this happen?

This was supposed to work.

It was working.

If this is what's happening

to the test vines

this is what's gonna happen

to the entire vineyard.

This doesn't make any sense.

I went over the chemistry

a hundred times.

If we lose these vines

we lose everything.

Ok, look.

This is fixable, ok?

I'll take care of it,

I promise.

Ok?

Plus, we have the new cabernet.

No, we don't.

I tried it.

When?

Just now.

And it's fantastic.

So whatever it is that you did,

it worked.

I've been checking

it consistently

ever since I tried to accelerate

the aging.

It's not working yet.

So that's why it was so hot?

Yes, but it didn't work.

It's not where I want it

right now.

Frankie, I think maybe your

standards are just too high.

Our standards are who we are.

I'm not gonna take a risk on

that wine the way

you took a risk

on this fertilizer.

I'm sorry.

Ok.

I will figure this out.

I just need a little

bit of time.

So does the wine.

And we are hosting the biggest

event of the year

in less than 24 hours so time

is the one thing we don't have.

♪ Oh, I feel this way,

♪ You got me hooked on

a summer day, ♪

♪ The sun is here to stay,

♪ It's you and me on

a summer day, ♪

♪ Oh, I feel this way,

♪ You got me hooked on

a summer day, ♪

♪ The sun is here to stay,

♪ It's you and me on

a summer day, ♪

[ crowd chatter ]

Do you see them yet?

They're coming up now.

Welcome back to the Taste

of St. Madeline.

I am so glad you made it

back again this year.

We wouldn't miss it.

We certainly appreciate

the coverage

you each give our valley's

wineries.

And I think you'll find

this year's host,

Sorrento Farms,

is doing a marvelous job.

You know we're aware

they're your kids, right?

They are?

[ laughing ]

How was the drive up?

Beautiful, thank you.

Good, good.

What if she hates it?

How could she hate it?

I've had, like,

23 of those tarts and

I'll probably have,

like, 23 more.

But she said she's only gonna

feature my dessert today

if she likes it right now.

She said no trial runs, she

wants to see how I perform

under pressure.

Hey, look at me.

You got this, ok?

Really.

She's coming.

I'm having a little trouble

reading you here, chef.

Lexy, I haven't been

rendered speechless

over someone else's food

in years.

In a good way?

In a great way.

This is delicious.

I know you said you wanted

to work for yourself

and open your own bakery-

I do.

Are you sure you don't

want investors?

I know you think I'm crazy...

No, I don't.

You're independent.

How about we make a deal?

You supply my restaurant

with desserts for the next year.

[ gasps ]

I would- I would love to but

I- I don't have a space.

Well, if the bank sees that

you're working with me

they'll give you the loan,

you can open your own shop

and I get the pastry chef

that I've been looking for.

What do you think?

I think this is the best day

of my life.

It's a deal.

That's great.

This is delicious.

Thank you.

[ laughing ]

Thank you so much.

What?

No, no, no.

You did this all by yourself.

You know what you did.

What you've done to help.

You gave me the chance

to shine.

Well, you deserve that.

So I know we've talked

about you asking me out

but what if I asked you out?

Would you go?

What, is this

reverse psychology?

No.

This is me moving forward.

Yes. Yes.

Absolutely. Yes.

Good.

Good.

Ok.

Let's get to work.

Ok.

Ok.

Here it is.

Hey, Emma.

How's it going?

Hey, good.

What you got cooking today?

We are pairing duck confit tacos

with poblano salsa

and a jicama slaw.

That looks amazing

but I have to admit

I'm mostly excited about

the wine.

I can't wait to see what you've

done with the Sorrento grapes,

especially since we're getting

half of them this year.

Actually, there's been

a slight change.

We are delaying Sorrento's

first vintage.

What you have here

is the wine that I made

with the Baldwin grapes

last year.

Wait, you mean this is

the award-winning wine?

The one no one can find

anywhere?

The very one.

Yeah.

I'm afraid there's not much

of it left.

Mmm.

It's heavenly.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Here.

Oh, wonderful.

See that?

The cabernet we have in the

cellar never could have gotten

that kind of reaction.

Maybe if you had just tried

it again.

Hey, Jonah?

You mind taking over

for me for a minute?

Yeah, yeah. Sure.

Where are you going?

Just, uh, being a good host.

Make sure everything

is running smoothly.

[ door opens ]

There you are.

So glad you like it.

That's the last of it

and it won't be available

anywhere else.

We cannot do seconds,

I am so sorry.

Hey.

Hey, listen, Frankie.

Oh, hi.

Thank you.

Uh, no.

I'll talk to you when things

die down.

No, no.

But I wanted to know.

You can-

Hi, um- Nate, I got it.

We just wanted to say

to both of you,

you've done a wonderful job

pulling Summerfest

together last minute.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Of course we really came over

for the debut of your

Sorrento cabernet.

Ah, yes, absolutely.

And I must tell you before

you take even one sip of that-

A-ba-ba- Don't say a thing.

Let the wine do the talking.

No. You don't understand.

That's not the wine

that you were expecting-

Mmm.

I'm getting notes of cassis

and blackberry.

Huckleberry, too.

Yes, that's exactly it.

This is superb.

I'm sorry, I have to stop

you right there.

There's been some

misunderstanding.

This is not my new cabernet.

This is-

Our new cabernet.

Because we are a team here.

Team Sorrento.

Isn't that right, Frankie?

Have you tried this?

Uh, no, not yet.

It's exceptional.

Really?

That's great to hear.

What're you doing?

I'm stopping you because

what they just drank

is actually our new cabernet.

What?

Looks like Sorrento

has a winner.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Frankie, Frankie.

I can't believe that that

just happened.

What have you done?

Well- ok, look.

I was just- I was bringing

up the bottle for you to taste

our new cab again,

then you started pouring it

thinking it was the old one

and- best mistake ever, right?

Frankie, the critics love

the wine.

They love your wine.

Hey, hey.

We're all getting texts

from friends following

Summerfest online.

Get ready for a huge rush

of people.

Well, I only pulled one bottle's

worth of Sorrento's cab.

You got corks and bottles,

right?

I mean, of course.

One barrel is 300 bottles.

That should be enough for

the rest of Summerfest.

Let me get you some help.

Let's go. Come on.

Let's go. Let's go.

I don't know.

Yeah.

Hey Jonah, do you think you

can contain the masses

until we get back

with our first case?

You got it.

I'll help.

Ok.

Lexy, no, what're you doing?

You have to stay with chef Jane.

We're good.

Really good.

I'll tell you later.

We have wine to bottle.

Here goes.

You ok?

It's really good.

I just can't believe the heat

acceleration actually worked.

I mean, it's so difficult

to capture that exact moment

that it's ready-

I guess I just came down

at the right time.

You found the sweet spot.

Only because

you got it there.

No.

I mean, I was just lucky enough

to taste it.

This is all you, Frankie.

Come on, they'll be waiting

for us.

Let's get this to Summerfest.

Alright everyone, listen up.

If you try and skip the line

you go straight to the back,

ok?

[ crowd laughs ]

Please be patient,

everyone will get a turn.

And here they are!

[ applause ]

[ cheering ]

You ready for this?

Well, you guys did it.

The Taste of St. Madeline

was a huge success.

And your new cabernet

was such a big hit.

You must be stoked!

Yeah, we are.

Thank you so much, guys.

You helped get Sorrento

back on track.

Hey, you don't seem so stoked.

I am.

I am.

I just...

I get it.

You're worried about the vines,

but we should just be happy

about today.

And I will figure out

a fix for it.

We have a couple of months.

Nate, that- that is- that is

the issue right there.

Look, I thought that I had

to fix the wine by myself,

you think that you have to

fix the vines on your own.

We've never even considered

doing those things together.

We haven't even talked

about it.

Look, we said from the beginning

that this was a partnership

but it hasn't really felt

like one.

It's only because I knew

that you wouldn't be able

to keep things separate

if something went wrong.

Do you really think that

the success of our relationship

is based on the success

of Sorrento?

No, I don't.

But I do think that both are

based in communication

and trust.

And if we don't have that,

yes.

I do think Sorrento will fail.

Maybe so will we.

Hey.

You're not even dressed yet.

I'm just a little busy here, ok?

I'm so close to figuring out

a way

to neutralize that fertilizer,

it's just- it's not there yet.

Ok, well half of St. Madeline

is about to show up

for the long table dinner

and they're gonna wanna see

their host.

So...

Where's Frankie?

Lexy's with her.

They're up at the house.

I put way too much pressure

on her.

You know?

She was so worried

about disappointing me

that we almost lost Sorrento.

I mean, we still might.

You need to fix this.

And- I mean, you two

can work this out.

Look, we all know

that you wanted to keep

everything separate,

Nate, but why?

I mean, Sorrento is

a labour of love.

Yours and Frankie's.

Together.

Since when did you become

so wise in relationships?

You haven't been in one

for longer than six months.

I guess I finally realized

what I've been doing wrong

this whole time.

What's that?

I was making everything

about me and not about us.

You know, it might be genetic,

if you know what I'm saying.

Yeah.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

And I hear you.

You still gotta come

to the dinner.

Right.

Right.

[ door opens and closes ]

Hey.

Hi.

What're you doing?

We have to start getting ready

for the long table dinner.

I know, I know.

I just need five more minutes.

It's just- we really need to

find a way to save our crop.

Isn't Nate in charge

of the vines?

Yes, but I wanna help.

Then why aren't you doing it

with him?

Um... we just don't do that

very well.

Frankie, look.

Everything Nate did was

with best intentions.

Yes. I know that.

Mine too.

But don't you see?

If you two didn't care

about each other so much

neither of you would have gone

to all the trouble

that you did.

You were both trying to make

Sorrento better for each other.

Now you just need to learn how

to do that together.

I know.

I know you're right.

Come on. Let's go.

[ clink ]

[ crowd chatter ]

It's so beautiful.

You did that.

Wow.

Enjoy, ok?

Hey.

Hi.

It's a wonderful evening,

isn't it?

As most of you probably know,

Charles and I usually like

to get up at these things

and take all the credit.

[ laughter ]

But this year all the credit

has to go to Nate DeLuca.

And Frankie Baldwin.

[ applause ]

They took Summerfest

from near cancellation

to new heights.

So we would like to toast

our host, Sorrento Farm,

using their incredible cabernet

sauvignon that they created.

Frankie, Nate,

come on up here.

To our hosts for giving us

a Summerfest

that no one will ever forget.

Thank you.

Thank you.

To Frankie and Nate.

[ together ] To Frankie

and Nate.

Say something, you guys.

Uh, ok.

Well, tonight's dinner is not

just about Sorrento,

or me, or Frankie.

It's about St. Madeline.

Everything that makes us

a family.

We feel so very lucky to do

what we do

and to live here in what

is absolutely

the most stunning setting

on earth.

We're part of a shared history.

The soil we work.

The grapes we grow.

This amazing town we live in.

And it's not just all about

the wine or the vines.

It's about the heart.

And as an incredible, wise, and

beautiful woman once told me,

you can't have one

without the other.

To summer in St. Madeline.

[ together ] Summer

in St. Madeline.

Let's eat!

Yeah!

[ applause ]

You did it.

Yeah.

Yeah, you too.

So, did she find out about all

the stuff that you did for her?

No.

Turns out she just likes me.

Hey, why wouldn't she?

Thanks, bro.

So, I thought you said you

didn't wanna date anyone

for a while?

Well, he's not just anyone.

Lexy.

I know, you don't approve.

No, I was gonna say I'm sorry.

He has changed.

He deserves a second chance

and I'm gonna give him one.

Good.

You and Nate should give

yourselves one, too.

Look at this.

Yeah.

We pulled it off.

Frankie, I'm so sorry.

I feel like I may have ruined

our entire crops.

You were just trying to make

it great, and you almost did.

I've been working

really hard trying

to figure out a solution.

Hey.

It's funny you

should mention that

because I was actually thinking

last night

about how to neutralize

the fertilizer

and I remembered this old

trick that my grandparents

used to talk about.

It's bananas.

Bananas?

Crazy idea?

No, it's bananas.

They used to plant the peels

in the soil around the vines

to build resistance to disease.

What I think we should do

is just put potassium directly

into the water supply,

flush out the soil.

We can stop the deterioration.

Look, it won't reverse

the damage that's done

but it's a start.

Unless, once the soil

is flushed, we add back

the exact right percentage

of nitrogen and phosphorus,

then we have both.

You had the piece

that I was looking for!

No, you had the piece that-

the piece I was looking for.

[ together ] I think

it's gonna work.

Yeah.

I think it's gonna work.

Ok, you know what?

Now you have to try the duck

with our new cabernet.

I guess it's time.

Mmm.

They're each incredible

on their own

but together it's like they're-

The perfect pairing.

Exactly.

Frankie.

We should have been working

together, side by side,

trying to make

each other better.

We were spending so much time

trying to impress each other

by doing our own thing that we-

we pushed away from each other.

Nate, even if we

didn't have Sorrento,

even if we lost it all,

I wouldn't care as long as

I have you.

I don't want to be

right anymore,

I just want what's right

for us.

To the perfect pairing.

[ clink ]

I love you so much, Frankie.

I love you.