Ah, the summer in the south of France: the sun is high, the days are long and the earthly flavors of the season tempt the palate in remarkable ways. In the town square, the annual goat race is at hand. Peter and Annie Mayle place their bets on the winner and learn that the loser will be, well, delicious. Come September, the Mayle's grapes are ready for harvest. But before his crop is crushed into vintage, Peter is curious to find out just how good his "year" will be. His quest leads him to the heart of the world's greatest vineyards where the full-bodied tastes of the region dazzle the senses.