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00:00:00I've run the numbers, Uncle Travis, and it turns out we'll produce twice as many grapes
00:00:09as we can use this year.
00:00:10Yep, and we'll sell the excess grapes that we can't use to California, like your dad
00:00:14always did back then.
00:00:15I want you to try something.
00:00:16Great.
00:00:17First taste of your new wine?
00:00:18You'll see.
00:00:19So, I lowered the sugar content and smoothed out the tannins in this year's Pinot Noir.
00:00:27Experimenting already?
00:00:28Just taste it.
00:00:29Oh, wow.
00:00:41This is amazing.
00:00:42Well, it's probably just beginner's luck.
00:00:45My niece, the winemaker, you know your dad would be so proud of you.
00:00:50Well, you're the one who insisted we put in the new drip irrigation system, and it's made
00:00:53all the difference in the world to our grapes.
00:00:55Well, that's true.
00:00:56You can't make good wine without good grapes, right?
00:00:59I mean, we're growing the best Pinot Noir grapes in Oregon.
00:01:02We should increase production.
00:01:03Uh, Isabella, we're not selling enough bottles to increase production.
00:01:07Not yet.
00:01:08Anton!
00:01:09Hi, it's so good to see you.
00:01:31Thank you so much for your time.
00:01:32Of course, Isabella.
00:01:33What can I do for you?
00:01:34Well, I need a wine distributor.
00:01:37Richie Heritage Reserve. I like the name.
00:01:42Oh, thank you. I named it to honor my dad.
00:01:44He was a good friend.
00:01:49Oh, Chateau Saint-Penier. Are you distributing for them now?
00:01:55Yes, I just snagged the North American rights.
00:01:57That's so impressive.
00:01:59So, who else have you shared your new pinot with?
00:02:02You were the first.
00:02:08Good color.
00:02:15Smooth. Big flavor. Notes of black currant and orange peel.
00:02:23Fresh and complex.
00:02:27How many cases have you produced?
00:02:29A thousand.
00:02:31Unfortunately, that's not really enough for me to take you on as a client.
00:02:37We're a boutique family producer, but we could double our output by next year with your help as our distributor.
00:02:43I worked with your father on the side as a favor because we were friends.
00:02:47He wasn't interested in international distribution.
00:02:50He was happy to sell his wine in local restaurants and wine bars.
00:02:53But I don't think that's what you want.
00:02:56No, you're right. We're bigger. We've modernized. We're more efficient.
00:03:01That's why we're producing more grapes.
00:03:03And I've gotten a lot of really good feedback on this pinot noir.
00:03:07See, I see an opportunity here, Anton.
00:03:10I appreciate that. And although I personally love Oregonian wines, they're a tough sell.
00:03:17Well, Clover Falls Vineyard is just up the road from me.
00:03:20I saw at least five Oregon wines when I walked in.
00:03:23Gold medal. West Coast Wine Competition.
00:03:26Silver medal. National Chardonnay Festival.
00:03:29You know my dad didn't believe in wine competitions. He thought they were rigged.
00:03:33If you want to grow your sales, you've got to be more aggressive with your marketing.
00:03:37Okay.
00:03:38Maybe you should enter a few local wine competitions. Build up your following.
00:03:41How long do you think that'll take?
00:03:43You could be looking at a few years.
00:03:44Years?
00:03:45What's your hurry?
00:03:46Well, I want to take my family's winery to the next level.
00:03:48And, Anton, I truly believe that the Ricci Heritage Reserve is the wine to do that.
00:03:57Chateau St-Fenier won Le Grand Prix du Vin du Monde in Paris.
00:04:01Maybe that's the wine competition I should enter.
00:04:03Uh, the Grand Prix is the Olympics of wine competitions.
00:04:07It's what you work up to, not start with.
00:04:11Look, take my advice. Start here in Oregon.
00:04:14When you've won a couple of competitions, give me a call.
00:04:16My door is always open.
00:04:18Okay. Well, thank you so much. I really appreciate it, Anton.
00:04:21Of course.
00:04:23Good luck.
00:04:24Anton said we shouldn't even bother entering the French competition.
00:04:27That we should just start local.
00:04:31Why not do both?
00:04:33This is your year, Bella. I feel it.
00:04:38Go big or go home, right?
00:04:40Well, that's great, but the odds of us actually winning the competition, not so great.
00:04:45I know. Chateau St-Fenier has won in the last five years in a row.
00:04:49But you know something? This could still be a great opportunity for you to network.
00:04:55There's bound to be other wine distributors there.
00:04:58That's true.
00:04:59And your friend Lacey, she's still in Paris, isn't she? You haven't visited her yet.
00:05:05Yeah, but this is my first wine. I don't want to get ahead of myself.
00:05:08No, Bella. You know my grandfather back in Italy, you know what he used to say to me?
00:05:13Fortune favors the bold.
00:05:15I know, but we're not in Italy, Uncle Travis.
00:05:18I think I should just take Anton's advice. You know, start local, see what happens.
00:05:38Ciao.
00:06:00Isabella! Isabella!
00:06:03Read this.
00:06:05Dear Miss Ricci, congratulations.
00:06:09We are pleased to inform you that your Pinot Noir has been accepted into...
00:06:13Le Grand Prix du Vin du Monde competition in Paris.
00:06:17You entered my Pinot Noir into Le Grand Prix?
00:06:20And you were accepted. First time out.
00:06:22I thought we agreed to stay local. Uncle Travis, I can't go to Paris. I have work to do.
00:06:27Bella, your dad wanted you to enjoy your life.
00:06:30Go to Paris. See the sights. It'll do you good.
00:07:01I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles.
00:07:10I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles.
00:07:17I love Paris every moment.
00:07:24Every moment of the year.
00:07:31I love Paris.
00:07:34Why, oh why do I love Paris?
00:07:39Because my love is here.
00:07:44Have a wonderful day, Monsieur.
00:07:47Bonjour.
00:07:48Hi, I'm Isabella Ricci. I'm here for the wine competition.
00:07:51Ah oui, of course.
00:07:53Mademoiselle Ricci, your room is 425, on the 4th floor.
00:08:00Enjoy your stay.
00:08:01And also, I had a case of wine shipped here last week.
00:08:04I believe it is already in your room, madame.
00:08:08Thank you. I'm sorry. Excuse me. Chat lag.
00:08:18What?
00:08:21Reception.
00:08:22Hi, yes, this is room 425. You delivered the wrong bag to my room. It's a black Samsonite.
00:08:28Mademoiselle, we will do everything we can to resolve the situation, but the hotel is full and it may be a while before we manage to get it back to you.
00:08:36Okay. Thank you. It has a tag with my name on it. Merci.
00:08:41Merci.
00:08:46Okay.
00:08:53Knock, knock, knock.
00:09:02Isabella Ricci?
00:09:04I believe this is your bag.
00:09:07Oh, right. Wow, that was so fast. I really appreciate it. Here you go.
00:09:13No, that's not necessary.
00:09:15Oh, the hotel doesn't want you guys to have tips. Just one second, okay? Just stay right there.
00:09:22One moment.
00:09:25Here, take this.
00:09:27No, no, thank you.
00:09:28Oh, no, no, please. Come on, I insist. It's really good, I promise.
00:09:33Okay.
00:09:35Oh, the bag.
00:09:37Yes, right.
00:09:38Bag. Here you go.
00:09:41Okay, well, merci beaucoup, au revoir, and bon appétit.
00:09:53Knock, knock, knock.
00:10:02Surprise!
00:10:03Lacey!
00:10:05So, what do you think of Paris?
00:10:07Oh, I love it, but everyone's so fashionable here.
00:10:09Yeah, well, it is the fashion capital of the world.
00:10:12Wait, aren't you supposed to be working right now?
00:10:14I am, but my boss is out, so I ditched. I want to hear everything about everything. Are you dating anyone?
00:10:20Yeah, I'm in a committed relationship.
00:10:22With your winery?
00:10:24You know me so well. Yes.
00:10:28Look, I know it was a bad ending between you and Stuart, but you should maybe get back out there.
00:10:35No, look, I gave dating a shot. I did. I just, you know, I've been really busy trying to update my winery, and I don't have time for men.
00:10:42Yes, you do. Come on, tell me, are you seeing anyone?
00:10:44I am.
00:10:45Yeah?
00:10:46Yeah. I'm dating a French guy. His name is Luc.
00:10:49Ooh, Luc. I like it. And he has a chef.
00:10:51Stop it. You're not dating a French chef.
00:10:54Yeah, I am. Oh, and his new restaurant opens this week, so you've got to come.
00:10:57Okay, great. I guess that means I'm not going to be able to convince you to move to the West Coast any time soon.
00:11:02Are you kidding? No way. I love it here. Maybe, just maybe, you will fall in love with Paris just like I have.
00:11:08Lacey, I'm going to be here for a week.
00:11:10So, stranger things have happened.
00:11:20Merci.
00:11:27Don't tell me that some spoiled guest is making you check in for them.
00:11:30Actually, I am a guest.
00:11:32Oh, so you're not a...
00:11:33No, I'm not a bellman.
00:11:35I'm so sorry. Hey, you can still keep my tip, though.
00:11:38Your tip?
00:11:39Mm-hmm. My wine.
00:11:40Ah, yes. I have not tried it yet.
00:11:43Oh. I'm Isabella Ricci.
00:11:44Jacques.
00:11:45Oh, Jacques. That's very French.
00:11:46Yes, I am French.
00:11:48Oh.
00:11:51Isabella Ricci. Ricci Bridge Winery in Oregon. Checking in.
00:11:57Merci.
00:11:58Merci, madame.
00:11:59What's that?
00:12:00These are my passes to the winemaker events.
00:12:02Oh. I'll take one of those, too, please.
00:12:04I'm afraid you're not on the list for any outside events. They are for returning competitors only.
00:12:11Oh.
00:12:12Don't worry. These events are actually quite boring.
00:12:14Oh. Not for me.
00:12:17Uh, well, now you have time to explore Paris. You should enjoy it.
00:12:22Oh, no. I didn't come here to enjoy Paris. You know, I came here to work.
00:12:25You can't mix business with pleasure.
00:12:27I really need to find a distributor for my winery, and I don't need any distractions.
00:12:32Ah, bon. In this case, I wish you good luck. Au revoir.
00:12:37Oh, um, see you.
00:12:47Santé.
00:12:48When does my mom get into town?
00:12:50Ah, there's been an issue with the Chardonnay grapes. She'll be here by the weekend.
00:12:54Good, good. There's an idea I want to talk to her about.
00:12:58A new oak?
00:12:59Jacques.
00:13:00We're making Chablis, not grape juice.
00:13:07Hi, I'll have a Merlot and Domaine Louis Cole, s'il vous plaît.
00:13:11If you're going for a Merlot, try the Lebec. The Louis Cole is too earthy.
00:13:16I think I can recognize a good Merlot.
00:13:18I apologize for my brother. He's very opinionated when it comes to wine.
00:13:23Says the man who won't drink anything that has not won a gold medal.
00:13:27Oh, you only drink gold medal winners.
00:13:29Life's too short to drink bad wine.
00:13:32So, if my wine wins the gold medal, I guess you'll be drinking it by the end of the week?
00:13:36Oh, you're here for the competition. Please, come join us. I'm Maurice.
00:13:40Isabella Ricci. Nice to meet you, Maurice.
00:13:42So, Isabella, what wine are you entering in this year's competition?
00:13:46Pinot Noir.
00:13:48Tough category. Chateau St. Founier has won the gold medal for the last five years in a row.
00:13:54Yeah, I know. I've tried their pinots, and they're normally great, but last year's wasn't quite as good.
00:14:00Not quite as good?
00:14:02No, look, I get it. Chateau St. Founier is a gold star winery from a grand old French family, but I think they've peaked.
00:14:11Peaked?
00:14:12Mm-hmm.
00:14:13How?
00:14:14Well, Chateau St. Founier is stuck in the past.
00:14:17I mean, come on, people have moved on from the 18th century where we had to handpick all of our grapes and crush them under our bare feet.
00:14:23There are new winemaking technologies available.
00:14:26You finally said something that I agree with.
00:14:28Just because something is new does not make it better.
00:14:31And you think that your wine is better than Chateau St. Founier?
00:14:35Well, I don't know if it's better, but I think I have a shot at winning the gold.
00:14:41Pierre, what do you think?
00:14:44I liked last year's pinot very much, Monsieur Founier.
00:14:49You're Maurice and Jacques, the Founier brothers.
00:14:54As in Chateau St. Founier.
00:14:59Enchanté.
00:15:03I am so sorry. I was not trying to be rude in any way.
00:15:06No, no, it was nothing.
00:15:07No, you know what? Chateau St. Founier is an amazing winery and I love your wines.
00:15:11But you are going to beat us.
00:15:15Well, I'm going to try. Come on, isn't that why we're all here?
00:15:20Actually, I will have a little go.
00:15:22I suppose most people can tell the difference anyway.
00:15:25Okay, you know what? I can tell you the grape and the region of any wine in this bar.
00:15:29That's quite a talent.
00:15:31Well, I grew up in a vineyard. My dad taught me every grape under the sun.
00:15:35Every grape? So you make the wine yourself?
00:15:39Took over last year.
00:15:40Congratulations. But a blind taste test is hard even for a world-class wine judge.
00:15:46For you...
00:15:47Yes, we would not want to embarrass you.
00:15:49Okay, Chateau St. Founier. Let's make a little wager.
00:15:53Blind taste test, three wines.
00:15:56And if I get them right, you help me get into the returning winemakers' lunch tomorrow.
00:16:02Interesting.
00:16:04But if you can't guess the wines, what happens then?
00:16:08I don't know. You tell me.
00:16:10You admit that my Chateau St. Founier Pinot is better than your Ritchie Ridge heritage.
00:16:18Deal.
00:16:19Deal.
00:16:36Last number one.
00:16:37Number one.
00:16:40Bonne chance.
00:16:49Chiaretto grapes.
00:16:52From Tuscany.
00:16:54That's right.
00:16:55I know.
00:16:57I lost number two.
00:16:59You will never get this.
00:17:01No more lucky guesses.
00:17:09Chardonnay grapes.
00:17:13Dry.
00:17:16Flinty.
00:17:19Ah.
00:17:22It has to be Chablis.
00:17:24Wow.
00:17:25Et glass number trois.
00:17:27Good luck with this one, Isabella. You're going to need it.
00:17:30I'm looking forward to hearing you say that my Pinot is better than yours.
00:17:35Ah, I know. Okay.
00:17:42Come on.
00:17:44I don't think she's got it.
00:17:46This one is tricky.
00:17:47Perhaps you would like to give up?
00:17:50Admit defeat?
00:17:52No, my father didn't raise a quitter.
00:17:54Oh.
00:17:57Ah, I know this one.
00:18:01Riesling, New York.
00:18:03Bravo.
00:18:04Amazing.
00:18:05Oregon for the win.
00:18:06Yes, indeed. I am very impressed.
00:18:10You know, this is a rare talent you have, Isabella.
00:18:15It makes me want to try your wine.
00:18:18Thank you. I appreciate that.
00:18:21Well, Isabella, it was lovely meeting you, but now we have to go meet with our Italian distributor.
00:18:26Yes, it's true.
00:18:27Pierre, put her wine on our tab, please.
00:18:30Have a good evening, and enjoy your meal.
00:18:33Well, thank you for the wine, and I'll see you at lunch tomorrow.
00:18:37Don't forget my invite.
00:18:40I won't.
00:18:41I won't.
00:19:05Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
00:19:08I'm Philippe Thibault, president of Le Grand Prix des Vins du Monde.
00:19:13In the next few days, we will be judging over a thousand wines from over 40 countries.
00:19:20The wines will be divided into six categories.
00:19:24Red, white, sparkling, rose, dessert, and ice wine.
00:19:30The winners will advance to the final round, where they will be judged again.
00:19:34The bronze, silver, and gold medals will be awarded in each category at the awards gala.
00:19:43Good luck to all of you. May the best wine win.
00:19:54What's on the agenda, boys?
00:19:56Agenda? What agenda?
00:19:58Oh, you know, we're the Pinot makers. We've got to stick together.
00:20:01That's right. Well, Jacques will take care of you.
00:20:04He can introduce you to all the right people.
00:20:06What people?
00:20:07Journalists, distributors.
00:20:09Really? Because that would be so amazing. I don't know anyone.
00:20:12Perfect. Jacques knows everybody.
00:20:15So, this is so great.
00:20:17Yes.
00:20:18We're going to have so much fun.
00:20:19Jacques, chérie.
00:20:20Christina.
00:20:21How are you?
00:20:22Good. You look beautiful.
00:20:23Thank you. I was hoping we could have dinner while you were in Paris.
00:20:26Yes, yes. This would be perfect.
00:20:29Oh, Eric.
00:20:30Christina, this is Isabella Ricci.
00:20:32Isabella, nice to meet you.
00:20:34You too.
00:20:36Christina is one of the best sommeliers in all of Paris.
00:20:39Oh, that's amazing. Well, then, you're going to need one of these.
00:20:43Ricci Heritage Reserve. Ricci Rejuvenary.
00:20:47Yes, from Willamette in Oregon.
00:20:49I've never heard of it.
00:20:50Oh, well, it's our first time in the competition, so...
00:20:52Congratulations.
00:20:53Thanks.
00:20:54Would you have a bottle of your new Pinot, Jacques?
00:20:56I want to share it with the chef in my restaurant.
00:20:58Bien sûr. I'll have someone send it over to you.
00:21:01Parfait. A bientôt.
00:21:02A plus tard.
00:21:09What's wrong?
00:21:10It's just, you know, everyone knows you're wine, Jacques.
00:21:13They're practically throwing themselves at you.
00:21:15I just, I have to figure out what I need to do to get noticed around here.
00:21:19Can I give you some advice?
00:21:21You know, why do people ask that? Because they're always going to give advice anyway.
00:21:24Well, I was just trying to be polite, but okay, I will say it.
00:21:27You need more patience.
00:21:29Try to...
00:21:32relax a little.
00:21:33Relax?
00:21:34Yes.
00:21:35Look, you have an amazing palate, Isabella.
00:21:39I have not tried your wine yet, but it must be incredible if it was accepted into the competition.
00:21:45So you don't have to try so hard.
00:21:48Just let the distributors and the sommeliers come to you.
00:21:52You seem a bit too eager.
00:21:55Oh, well, I am eager.
00:21:56I only have a few days in Paris here to find a distributor, and speaking of which,
00:22:00how are we going to get me into the returning winemakers' lunch?
00:22:03Yes, I have been thinking about this very carefully.
00:22:06My mother can't be there, so you use her name.
00:22:10Say that you are Margot Fournier.
00:22:12Wait, you want me to say that I am your mother?
00:22:13Why not?
00:22:14Well, how old is she?
00:22:15French women never speak about their age.
00:22:17No, no, no, we're going to need to stop and clarify.
00:22:20Do you actually believe that people will think that I am your mother?
00:22:24It's the best I can do.
00:22:27What? No, you're serious. I...
00:22:43S'il vous plaît.
00:22:46Bonjour.
00:22:48I'm Margot Fournier.
00:22:50Margot Fournier has already checked in, madame.
00:22:52Oh, it must be under Isabella Ricci.
00:22:56From Oregon?
00:22:58I'm afraid you're not in the list.
00:23:00Are you a returning winemaker?
00:23:02Not exactly.
00:23:04Miss Ricci is with me.
00:23:06I'm sorry, but she's not in the list, monsieur Fournier.
00:23:09She's my plus one.
00:23:11But of course.
00:23:14Thank you so much for saving the day.
00:23:17I did not know that my mother was coming back to Paris so soon.
00:23:20Ah, bonjour.
00:23:23Ah, merci.
00:23:29Jacques!
00:23:31Ah, bonjour.
00:23:32Oh, chéri.
00:23:34Ah, the only new face I've seen all day.
00:23:38Are you going to introduce me to your friend?
00:23:40This is Isabella Ricci.
00:23:42Isabella, this is my mother, Margot Fournier.
00:23:45Oh, it's so nice to meet you.
00:23:47I'm from Ricci Ridge Winery.
00:23:48You're from America?
00:23:50Ah, Napa Valley?
00:23:52Sonoma?
00:23:54Um, a little north.
00:23:56Oregon.
00:23:57Oregon!
00:23:59Lovely, cool climate.
00:24:01The Oregon wines are similar to the Pinot and Burgundy.
00:24:04Yes, yes, I actually entered a Pinot Noir into the competition.
00:24:07Good for you.
00:24:09It's nice to see more women in the competition.
00:24:11The Pinot Noir grapes may be the same, but New World wines are different.
00:24:15Like comparing the Empire State Building with the Eiffel Tower.
00:24:19We prefer the traditional process.
00:24:23Well, not all of us.
00:24:25I love traditional wine, but I just find that tastes have evolved.
00:24:28That's why I shortened the harvest and automated my process.
00:24:31Exactly.
00:24:33She knows her wine.
00:24:35Thank you so much. My dad taught me everything he knows.
00:24:37A machine can't pick out the best grapes like a vendeur.
00:24:40We get workers of the highest skill to choose the best grapes.
00:24:43That's how the ancient Romans did it.
00:24:45Yeah, we all know how things turned out for them.
00:24:48Smile, everybody.
00:24:50Jonathan Ronan is eavesdropping.
00:24:52Jonathan Ronan?
00:24:54As in the world's top wine journalist?
00:24:56Oui.
00:24:58He's nothing but a gossip monger.
00:25:00Oh yeah, but our press is good press, right? I mean, free publicity.
00:25:02Be careful what you wish for.
00:25:04Jonathan's reviews can be vicious.
00:25:06Alors, here he comes.
00:25:08Jonathan.
00:25:10So nice to see you.
00:25:11I reckon, Maurice, I hear you've both entered very similar pinots into this year's competition.
00:25:16And the winner gets to choose the future of Chateau Saint-Fournier.
00:25:21Who told you that?
00:25:23I have spies everywhere, Margot.
00:25:25Is it true?
00:25:27No comment.
00:25:29Maurice and I both entered wines into the competition to make sure that Chateau Saint-Fournier would win gold again.
00:25:34Where?
00:25:36You know, I heard the Ritchie Heritage Reserve is a real contender this year.
00:25:38And you are?
00:25:39Isabella Ritchie, the maker of Ritchie Heritage Reserve.
00:25:46Never heard of it.
00:25:48Oh, it's a real underdog story.
00:25:52It's about a scrappy, Oregonian winery taking on the traditional French winemaking establishment.
00:25:59You know, people love that kind of stuff.
00:26:02Well, my readers, they like reading stories about the classic wineries.
00:26:06The wineries that actually have a chance at winning.
00:26:10Well, I think that…
00:26:12Jonathan, perhaps now may be a good time for our interview?
00:26:15Well, there's nothing else of interest here, so…
00:26:20A plus. Bonne chance.
00:26:23Bonne chance.
00:26:26Don't worry about him. Jonathan is mean to everyone.
00:26:31Just hoping to get some exposure from my winery, Jacques.
00:26:35I know, I know, but it's going to take time.
00:26:38Yeah, but that's the problem. I don't have time.
00:26:41Maybe I could help you. I do know lots of distributors.
00:26:45Really?
00:26:47Ah, Mick.
00:26:49Jacques, great to see you again, my friend.
00:26:51Hey, hello. May I present to you Isabella Ritchie.
00:26:54Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Mick Hamilton with Hamilton Fine Wines. I handle all our North American distribution.
00:26:59Perfect. I'm the maker of the Ritchie Heritage Reserve from Oregon.
00:27:05Oregon. That's a bit of a tricky market.
00:27:07Hey, Jacques, tell me, are you still happy with your current distributor?
00:27:10Mick, we've been with the same people for decades. You know this.
00:27:13But, listen, Isabella is an exciting new winemaker.
00:27:18She's here in the competition for the first time. She could be a great get for you.
00:27:22Alright. I'm intrigued, Miss Ritchie.
00:27:23Yeah, I'll give you one of my cards, and if you have one, I'll send over a bottle to you.
00:27:28This is all my contact information, and I very much look forward to that bottle.
00:27:32And, Jacques, if you're ever looking for a new distributor.
00:27:35Merci, Mick.
00:27:37That was incredible. Thank you so much.
00:27:39It was nothing.
00:27:41No, it wasn't nothing. You vouched for my wine.
00:27:43You know, it doesn't mean he's going to take you on as a client.
00:27:46Yeah, yeah, I know, but still, it was really, really nice of you.
00:27:50I suppose now I'm going to have to try your wine.
00:27:51What? You haven't even tried it?
00:27:53I…
00:27:55Oh, sorry.
00:27:57Oh, shoot. I'm supposed to meet my friend Lacey this afternoon, so I'll see you later.
00:28:03I'm going to be back at the hotel, you know, sometime after dinner.
00:28:06Okay. I'll see you later.
00:28:08Sure. Later.
00:28:22Oh, excuse me. Is Lacey Betts here?
00:28:26Mm-hmm.
00:28:28Okay, thanks.
00:28:31Lacey! Hi!
00:28:34Oh, my gosh. It's so good to see you. How are you doing?
00:28:38I'm good. I'm good. It's just everyone in Paris is so…
00:28:42Oh, I see.
00:28:44Oh, I see.
00:28:46Oh, I see.
00:28:47Oh, I see. How are you doing?
00:28:49I'm good. I'm good. It's just everyone in Paris is so fashionable,
00:28:52and I was hoping maybe you could help me step up my game a little.
00:28:56Yes, you've come to know to me one of the best fashion houses in Paris.
00:28:59I can't believe they actually pay you to work here.
00:29:01Yeah, I mean, it seems glamorous, but we're gearing up for Fashion Week,
00:29:04so I am literally going to be sleeping here this month.
00:29:07Okay, here. You should try this on.
00:29:11Okay.
00:29:13So, tell me, how's the wine competition coming along?
00:29:15Oh, I'm not even in the same league as half these competitors.
00:29:18Okay, that is way too big.
00:29:20You know, the winemakers here, they own the top wineries in the world.
00:29:23Oh, winemakers like who?
00:29:25Like Jacques and Maryse Fournier.
00:29:27Wait, did you meet Jacques Fournier?
00:29:30Yes.
00:29:32What's he like?
00:29:34Kind of charming, and he told me that he thinks I have a great palate.
00:29:37Oh, he did, did he? That's a very nice compliment, and he should know.
00:29:41His vineyard makes the most amazing wine, and Luc is obsessed with their Pinot.
00:29:45That looks amazing on you.
00:29:47Yeah, I love it. Actually, it looks like I'm from Paris.
00:29:50Yeah, well, fashion is just an attitude.
00:29:52You just got to know you look good to carry it off, and you, my darling, you look amazing.
00:29:56Thank you so much, Sissy.
00:29:58Yeah, of course.
00:30:00How much do I owe you?
00:30:02Nothing, just bring it back when you're done.
00:30:04Are you sure?
00:30:06Yeah, I'm going to be your personal stylist while you're in Paris.
00:30:08Oh, I've never had my own personal stylist before.
00:30:10Yeah, well, we got to keep you looking good if you're going to be hanging out with the likes of Jacques Fournier.
00:30:13Okay, we are not hanging out.
00:30:15He's one of his most eligible bachelors.
00:30:17Yes, well, I think that he has a girlfriend.
00:30:19Her name is Christina, and she's a world-famous sommelier, super gorgeous.
00:30:24And you know what? I didn't come here to meet anyone.
00:30:26No, of course not.
00:30:28Because meeting somebody in the city of love, I mean, that could never happen.
00:30:32Okay, I know this look.
00:30:34You're not setting me up.
00:30:38Okay.
00:30:46I don't know exactly where I am.
00:30:52Bonsoir, Pierre.
00:30:54Bonsoir.
00:30:56Have you seen the American woman that Maurice and I were speaking with last night?
00:30:59The wine taster?
00:31:01Yes.
00:31:03No, not tonight.
00:31:05Too bad.
00:31:07Could you open this for me?
00:31:09Sure.
00:31:28Perfect.
00:31:37Ladies and gentlemen, the judging of the wines will now begin.
00:31:45Cheers.
00:32:06Oh, hi, excuse me.
00:32:08Hi, excuse me.
00:32:10You don't happen to know what kind of wine we're tasting, do you?
00:32:13It's a blind test.
00:32:15I don't even see the labels. It's just code.
00:32:18Okay, of course.
00:32:21Good morning.
00:32:23Hi.
00:32:25I've been looking for you.
00:32:27Oh, yeah?
00:32:29I tried your wine last night.
00:32:31Oh, what did you think?
00:32:33I'd rather not talk about it here at the hotel.
00:32:35What, you're just going to make me wait?
00:32:37You know that the wine judging is going to take all day.
00:32:40You'll make yourself crazy if you wait here.
00:32:43Yeah, I already have.
00:32:46Let's take a break.
00:33:02How many different kinds of cheeses do you think there are in France?
00:33:05Oh, about 400, more or less.
00:33:07I'm going to try them all.
00:33:09And there are 470 top quality wines.
00:33:13That might take a little longer.
00:33:15Do you think you can guess this one?
00:33:18Let's see.
00:33:25Chianti grapes.
00:33:28From somewhere in Italy, that's all I've got.
00:33:31How do you do that?
00:33:33I don't know. My dad made me try every single wine under the sun.
00:33:36Wines are like fingerprints. Each one is unique.
00:33:39Yeah, my dad used to say that.
00:33:41You know, he didn't believe in marketing.
00:33:43And he was fine with being a local winemaker.
00:33:46You know, just that.
00:33:48I mean, I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
00:33:50No, of course not.
00:33:52But you, you want more than this.
00:33:55Yeah, I do.
00:33:57You know, I made the Ricci Heritage Reserve to honor the legacy of my dad.
00:34:01And I just, I want to make wine that everyone loves.
00:34:05And that is exactly what you have done.
00:34:07Oh, come on. How can you be so sure?
00:34:08Because.
00:34:10I've tasted your wine last night.
00:34:12It's incredible.
00:34:14Really? You're not just teasing me?
00:34:16No. It's rich and complex.
00:34:21Sophisticated.
00:34:23The taste was like velvet with a hint of spice.
00:34:29It was perfection.
00:34:31Bold and beautiful.
00:34:34Unlike anything I've ever tasted.
00:34:36Okay, now you're just getting carried away.
00:34:38No, I'm serious.
00:34:40Isabella, you have made an incredible wine.
00:34:43And that is the real accomplishment.
00:34:45You know, it doesn't matter what the critics are going to say
00:34:48or what will happen with the competition.
00:34:51You should feel very proud of yourself.
00:34:54Thanks.
00:34:57What about you? Did you always want to be a winemaker?
00:35:01I did not have a choice.
00:35:03Wine is in my blood.
00:35:04Wine is in my blood.
00:35:06Yeah, but you like the work, right?
00:35:08Oh, I love it. Maybe too much.
00:35:10You know, everything has its price.
00:35:13What do you mean?
00:35:16My ex-wife is from Paris and she never liked living in Burgundy.
00:35:21She did not even really like wine.
00:35:24You know, some things are meant to be together.
00:35:27The right wine, the right cheese, they complement each other.
00:35:30But she and I, unfortunately, we were not a good pairing.
00:35:36Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
00:35:40But you know, this is all in the past.
00:35:45Here is to the future.
00:35:58This is the Cathedral Notre-Dame.
00:36:01Wow, as in the Hunchback of?
00:36:03Yes, the novel from Victor Hugo.
00:36:05Or the musical.
00:36:07Come on, we have to take a photo.
00:36:09Here.
00:36:11Smile.
00:36:13My brother and I used to play in there
00:36:15when my mother would come to Paris for business.
00:36:18Yeah, what's going on with you two?
00:36:20It seems like there's a little bit of tension.
00:36:22Maurice entered his own Chateau Saint-Fournier Pinot into the competition.
00:36:26I made mine. We entered separately.
00:36:29And whoever made the best wine will decide the future of our company.
00:36:33Oh wow, so you have a lot to prove to Maurice.
00:36:35I mean, you really need to win the gold.
00:36:37You know, when we are not talking about business,
00:36:40we are the best of friends.
00:36:42But lately, this is all we talk about.
00:36:43Where is Maurice now?
00:36:45He is at a meeting with our British distributors.
00:36:47Oh, the Brits love their burgundy.
00:36:49You know, we actually sell more to Americans.
00:36:51Oh? Well, I'm not keeping you from anything really important, am I?
00:36:54No, no. He would prefer that I am not there,
00:36:56so I don't scare off our buyers with my new ideas.
00:36:59Come on, I'm sure that's not true.
00:37:01Listen, I worked with my dad and my uncle,
00:37:03and we disagreed all the time, but in the end, we're family.
00:37:05And family is important too?
00:37:08No, it's everything.
00:37:10I could not agree more.
00:37:14Take a picture.
00:37:16This is incredible.
00:37:22This is Le Petit Palais.
00:37:24It's very beautiful.
00:37:26Would you like to go?
00:37:28Sure.
00:37:44That's it.
00:37:46This is Sacré-Cœur,
00:37:48one of the most beautiful landmarks in all of Paris.
00:37:52It's so amazing.
00:38:08I had a really great time here.
00:38:10I had a really great time today.
00:38:12You're a wonderful tour guide.
00:38:14I had fun as well.
00:38:22Here we are at the elevators.
00:38:30You know, they're announcing the finalists at breakfast tomorrow,
00:38:34and I was wondering if maybe you wanted to join me?
00:38:38I would love to.
00:38:40Except, I have to be there anyway.
00:38:44Right, of course.
00:38:46I suppose you do.
00:38:48Well then, okay.
00:38:50I'll see you tomorrow at the breakfast we both have to be at.
00:38:54So, okay.
00:38:56Good luck.
00:38:58Good luck to you.
00:39:31He disappeared yesterday.
00:39:33He's been busy showing his friend Isabella around Paris.
00:39:36Playing the tour guide to the American?
00:39:38No, I just wanted to be polite.
00:39:40And you know her wine is superb.
00:39:42Oh, that's high praise coming from you.
00:39:45Are you concerned?
00:39:47No, I think it might help us improve.
00:39:49We don't need to improve.
00:39:51Chateau St-Fernier has been made exactly the same way for the last 300 years.
00:39:55You know, Maurice, change is a good thing.
00:39:57Please don't argue in public.
00:39:59Where is your badge? Did you forget it?
00:40:01I couldn't find it this morning.
00:40:08Hey, did you make it to the next round?
00:40:10They're making the announcements in a few minutes, so I actually gotta go.
00:40:13Oh, wait, can you bring Jacques to Luke's restaurant opening tonight?
00:40:15He's dying to meet him.
00:40:17Yeah, sure, I can ask him. I gotta run.
00:40:29Bonjour.
00:40:31Bonjour, Isabella.
00:40:33Good morning, everyone.
00:40:34The judges have decided which wines will enter the final round.
00:40:38And from these finalists, they will decide the medal winners in each category.
00:40:43We'll start with Pinot Noir.
00:40:46So first off is Chateau St-Fernier, Pinot Noir, Beau Vendue France, Maurice Fournier.
00:40:55And the next, Golden Sky Winery, Napa Valley, California, Seth and Diana Randworth.
00:41:03And for the next wine, it's the first time that this region's ever made it to the final.
00:41:09Empire George Winery, Finger Lakes, New York, Simon Robert.
00:41:16And, of course, Chateau St-Fernier, Réserve Pinot Noir, Beau Vendue France, Jacques Fournier.
00:41:24Bravo.
00:41:26Thank you, judges.
00:41:28Congratulations to everyone.
00:41:29Congratulations to everyone.
00:41:35Oh, sorry, I didn't see the last one.
00:41:38Ritchie Heritage Reserve, Ritchie Ridge Winery, RCA.
00:41:43Ritchie.
00:41:45Congratulations.
00:41:48Congrats.
00:41:50Congratulations.
00:41:53Please contact us when you're in Germany.
00:41:56Yes, yes, please.
00:41:57Thank you so much, I'll be in touch.
00:41:59Miss Ritchie.
00:42:01Hi, I'm Jane Townsend and I blog about West Coast wines.
00:42:05I'm wondering if I could possibly schedule an interview with you.
00:42:08Oh, yes, I would love that, Jane.
00:42:10Great, I'll give you a call.
00:42:12Hello.
00:42:13Jacques Fournier, it's an honor to meet you.
00:42:16Pleasure is all mine. I see you've already met Isabella?
00:42:19Yes, just now.
00:42:21Have you tried the Ritchie Pinot?
00:42:23Ah, yes, I have.
00:42:25And can I quote you?
00:42:27The Ritchie Heritage Reserve Pinot is rich, smooth, and unexpected.
00:42:38It's the wine to beat this year.
00:42:41Thank you. I am going to post that right now.
00:42:46Thanks.
00:42:48Wow, that was a really, really nice thing for you to say.
00:42:51I was just telling the truth.
00:42:53Well, I appreciate it.
00:42:55Jacques.
00:42:58You remember Isabella?
00:43:00Of course.
00:43:04So, I think I made a mistake giving Jacques wine to my chef instead of yours.
00:43:09What? I am offended at this.
00:43:12You'll survive.
00:43:14Well, you know, we both made it as finalists.
00:43:16I'm going to give your wine to my chef tonight, I promise.
00:43:19Oh, thank you. That's very nice.
00:43:21Excuse me, I see someone I must speak with.
00:43:24Hi.
00:43:26I am so glad you are spending time with Jacques. It's nice to see him smile again.
00:43:32So, you two aren't dating?
00:43:36No, we are old friends. He's like a brother to me.
00:43:41Oh, okay.
00:43:43Good luck.
00:43:47Mademoiselle Ritchie.
00:43:49There's a reception later for the finalists. Can you join us?
00:43:52Yes, I would love to.
00:43:54Everyone is looking forward to trying your wine.
00:43:57Oh, great.
00:43:59I'll see you.
00:44:07Ah, Mademoiselle Ritchie.
00:44:09So, have you found a distributor yet?
00:44:11Well, I have a few people who are interested, but no one will commit until after the awards are given out.
00:44:16Ah, so this means you have some time.
00:44:18Time for what?
00:44:20To visit a boutique perfumery.
00:44:21You know, I don't think that's on the tourist trail.
00:44:25No, no, no. Champ Bleu is a very special perfumery.
00:44:28It's owned by an old friend of the family. My mother's been going there for years.
00:44:33You know, I was actually hoping to go to a panel on label design.
00:44:37Why? No, your label for Ritchie Heritage Reserve is beautiful already.
00:44:42It's classy, elegant. They're not going to teach you anything that you don't already know.
00:44:47Yeah, what am I going to learn at a perfumery?
00:44:49Well, you see, making perfume is not an exact science. It's half chemistry, half art.
00:44:58Like, I'm making.
00:45:00Exactly. So, we go?
00:45:05Pourquoi pas?
00:45:07Ah, very good.
00:45:09Did I say that right?
00:45:11You did, exactly. Pourquoi pas?
00:45:13Well, it's not so Spanish as this.
00:45:19Perfumers are alchemists meet artists meet chemists.
00:45:24They use all of their knowledge and talents to compose their masterpieces.
00:45:28Masterpieces?
00:45:29You will see.
00:45:41The perfumes of Champ Bleu are available only in Paris, but they are sought after by royalty all over the world.
00:45:49You're back!
00:45:50Ah, Claude.
00:45:51So good to see you.
00:45:52I knew.
00:45:53How is your wonderful mother?
00:45:54Elle va très bien, merci.
00:45:56May I present to you my friend from America, Isabella Ritchie.
00:46:00Enchanté, mademoiselle.
00:46:02So nice to meet you. Your shop is beautiful.
00:46:05Merci. And your timing is impeccable. I've just finished my latest eau de cologne.
00:46:10Oh, what's it called?
00:46:11You know, I haven't decided yet. Here, try it.
00:46:15Hmm, let's see. I detect vanilla, jasmine, and a hint of patchouli?
00:46:27Bravo! Perfect, yes. It's bright and floral, but with an earthy finish, n'est-ce pas? May I?
00:46:38It's beautiful.
00:46:41You know, perhaps you'd like to help me name it.
00:46:44Sure. How about Summer Wind?
00:46:49I know. Femme inoubliable.
00:46:52Ah, I love it, I love it! Femme inoubliable. Voilà. For you, mademoiselle.
00:47:01Oh, merci. Okay, so I know the word femme means woman. Inoubliable, what does this word mean?
00:47:12Unforgettable.
00:47:15This is really wonderful, thank you for taking me.
00:47:19It was my pleasure. So, do you think you will go right back to Oregon after the competition?
00:47:25Unfortunately, yes. You know how it is running a winery, there's always so many things to do.
00:47:31I'm kind of excited though, because I have all these ideas I want to try out for new wines.
00:47:36You know, I'm kind of jealous of you.
00:47:39Of me?
00:47:40Yes. You get to modernize and innovate and experiment with your winery, but me? My family doesn't want to change anything.
00:47:50Okay, come on, your winery is a classic. It's amazing. I mean, you've won gold medal five years in a row.
00:47:56I suppose.
00:47:58Trust me, it's not always easy being the winery nobody's ever heard of.
00:48:02Well, you won't be for long.
00:48:04Hey, my best friend's boyfriend is opening his new restaurant tonight, Chez Reboul.
00:48:09I was wondering if maybe you wanted to join me?
00:48:12Chez Reboul? It's famous already. I would love to.
00:48:16Great. I think they want us there at like eight.
00:48:19Parfait.
00:48:21Perfect.
00:48:23I don't see what the problem is. He's sweet and charming and gorgeous.
00:48:27Yeah, but we're so different.
00:48:29So?
00:48:30Luke and I are completely different. It just makes things more interesting.
00:48:34We also live 8,000 miles apart.
00:48:38No, definitely not. You've got to look your best for Jack.
00:48:44What's wrong?
00:48:46I don't know, Lacey. It's just...
00:48:49You know, when Stuart broke up with me, it took every piece of my strength to pull myself together and...
00:48:55Now you're afraid of getting involved again?
00:48:57Yeah. Yeah, I guess. Yeah, I guess I am.
00:49:00Okay, I get it. I get it. This thing with Jack is not practical and it doesn't make sense.
00:49:05But you have just met an amazing guy in Paris. The most romantic city in the world.
00:49:10That's just proof that anything is possible in Paris.
00:49:14Okay, that's beautiful, but you can't keep giving me stuff.
00:49:20Yes, I can. Otherwise, what is the point of me being a fashion designer? And...
00:49:27It's a pair.
00:49:28Oh, those are stunning.
00:49:31You know, you're like a real-life French fairy godmother.
00:49:36Except I'm American and definitely not old enough to be your godmother.
00:49:40Yeah, definitely not.
00:49:42Oh, thank you so much, Lacey.
00:49:44Yeah, of course. What are friends for?
00:49:46You know, as long as you're being so generous, you don't happen to have a clutch that might go with this?
00:49:54Follow me.
00:49:58Okay.
00:50:06Hi.
00:50:08Wow, you look fantastic.
00:50:13Oh, thank you.
00:50:15Listen, Isabella, I... I'm sorry, but my mother's just announced that she's retiring.
00:50:22And the marketing team wants to do a whole campaign about this.
00:50:26That sounds important.
00:50:28It's tonight, though, which means I won't be able to make it to your friend's restaurant opening. I'm so sorry.
00:50:35No, I get it. You know, you're here to work and I'm here to work, so it's fine.
00:50:42Oh, well, I really am disappointed.
00:50:46No, it's okay. I'll see you tomorrow.
00:50:50Okay. I wish you a good evening.
00:50:54Yeah, you too.
00:50:58Bonsoir.
00:51:17Merci.
00:51:29You look amazing.
00:51:32Thank you so much. It's because of you.
00:51:35Where's Jacques?
00:51:37Oh, he had a work meeting, so he sends his regrets.
00:51:40Oh, are you okay?
00:51:42Yeah, I don't think we're dating or anything.
00:51:44Oh, well, Luc will be even more disappointed than you are.
00:51:47It's probably better this way, you know, keep things professional between me and Jacques.
00:51:51If you say so, but I don't think there's anything wrong with dating a cute guy in Paris.
00:51:55It's like the gougere, no guilt.
00:51:58Gougere, what is that?
00:52:00French for gooey cheese puff.
00:52:02Calories outside the U.S. don't count.
00:52:05Wow, this is incredible.
00:52:07Let's go to our table.
00:52:11And this is my very own personal chef, Luc.
00:52:15Welcome.
00:52:17Isabella.
00:52:19Enchanté.
00:52:21I've heard so much about you, Isabella. It feels like I already know you.
00:52:23Yeah, I feel the same exact way, and the food looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
00:52:28Oh, wow. Look who blew off his meeting to spend time with you.
00:52:40Bonsoir.
00:52:42You look beautiful.
00:52:46Jacques, this is my best friend, Lacey.
00:52:49Great to meet you, Jacques.
00:52:51Yes, you as well.
00:52:53Enchanté.
00:52:55The restaurant looks wonderful.
00:52:57Merci. And I'm a huge fan of your wine.
00:53:00Chez Reboul is the talk of Paris. I hear you can't get a reservation for love or money.
00:53:05Look, you always have a table at my restaurant, okay?
00:53:08Which is great, especially if I can persuade Isabella to stay in Paris.
00:53:12You're going to stay in Paris?
00:53:14This is the first I'm actually hearing about it, but you can't listen to anything that Lacey says.
00:53:19I like to put my wishes out into the world. That way I can manifest them.
00:53:23Ah, does this work for you?
00:53:25Sure. That's how I met Lou, right?
00:53:28Pardon? I met you through my cousin.
00:53:31Okay, well, that's not the point. The point is, wouldn't it be great if Isabella were to stay in Paris?
00:53:36I think this would be great.
00:53:40Jacques, I have to tell you, I'm a huge fan of your new Pinot Noir.
00:53:44Ah, you've tried it?
00:53:46Unfortunately, I only have two cases, but they are safe for my favorite customers.
00:53:49We have a couple of crates left back at the winery. Maybe tomorrow I'll send them to you.
00:53:53Ah, merci. I appreciate that.
00:53:56Excuse me, I must go and entertain.
00:53:58It was great to meet you, Jacques.
00:54:00You too.
00:54:02Have fun.
00:54:11So, did your meeting end early?
00:54:15Ah, well, when I suggested that we sell our wine in supermarkets,
00:54:20Mama and Maurice looked at me as if I had burned the vineyard down.
00:54:24Oh, sorry.
00:54:26No, it's okay.
00:54:28Ah, génial. Merci beaucoup.
00:54:32Merci.
00:54:38What's wrong?
00:54:39Oh, no.
00:54:41Don't tell me that this bold American woman is afraid to try a little escargot.
00:54:47No, I'm not afraid. I just…
00:54:49Oh, no?
00:54:54It's really quite delicious.
00:54:56Go on.
00:54:58I dare you.
00:55:04Alors?
00:55:05Alors?
00:55:08It tastes like garlic and white wine.
00:55:11Yeah, it's kind of delicious.
00:55:14You have a little something at…
00:55:17Mer?
00:55:27It's my Uncle Travis. I have to get this.
00:55:30Of course.
00:55:32I'll be right back.
00:55:33All right.
00:55:36Travis?
00:55:38I hate to ruin your trip.
00:55:40Why? What's wrong?
00:55:42The crusher to Stemmer's broke.
00:55:44How bad is it?
00:55:46It's gone. We're looking at thousands of dollars for a new one.
00:55:48What? No, Uncle Travis, we need that money for marketing. Is there any way you can get it repaired?
00:55:51We're trying, but if we don't get it working soon, we're going to miss the harvest.
00:55:55Okay, I'll figure something out.
00:55:59Is everything all right?
00:56:00My crusher to Stemmer died, actually. I have to go find a replacement.
00:56:04Oh, you are leaving?
00:56:06I know you just got here, Jacques. I'm so sorry. It's just I need to go and make sure I can find new equipment.
00:56:12Tonight?
00:56:14It has to be.
00:56:16You don't get a vacation when you're on a winery.
00:56:18No, you don't. I'm really sorry.
00:56:20I completely understand. I'll walk you back to the hotel.
00:56:23Oh, no, please stay. I don't want to ruin the party.
00:56:26You know, I only came here to be with you.
00:56:28Let's go.
00:56:59Hey, fancy meeting you here.
00:57:01Well, I've learned your routine. You have your café américain every morning at exactly 9.30, no?
00:57:06Yes.
00:57:08Did you find a new distemmer?
00:57:10Yeah, as a matter of fact, I did. And I got a deal.
00:57:12I took a little bit of work, but I found a used one. I'm having it shipped up from Paso Robles next week.
00:57:16That's so great. I'm very impressed.
00:57:18Impressed by what?
00:57:20By you. By the way, you get things done so fierce, so determined, like a little bulldog.
00:57:26Oh, yeah. You know, I know you think that sounds like a compliment.
00:57:29It is a compliment.
00:57:31Comparing a woman to a bulldog, it's not that flattering.
00:57:33Well, I love dogs.
00:57:35That still doesn't translate. You're going to have to trust me on this one.
00:57:38Okay. So, what's on the agenda today?
00:57:41The agenda? I thought you didn't like agendas.
00:57:43I don't. I was just trying to sound américain.
00:57:45Oh, yeah. I'm going to pretend like you didn't say that.
00:57:48I actually signed up for the workshop, the wine critique one with Julie Montard.
00:57:52Oh, no, you can't go to that.
00:57:54Why?
00:57:56She's so negative.
00:57:58Negative?
00:58:00Yes, she's sad, bitter, destructive. She's too dangerous for a fragile young winemaker like you.
00:58:04Okay, you know what? I'm not that fragile, Jacques. I can handle a little criticism.
00:58:07She only likes French wine.
00:58:09Oh.
00:58:11I could teach you everything she knows in ten minutes.
00:58:13Yeah, no, no. I just, I can't skip the workshop, Jacques.
00:58:15You know, I came here to learn how to take my winery to the next level.
00:58:17No, you came here to win the competition.
00:58:19It's the same thing.
00:58:21And the judges are tasting the finalists today.
00:58:23There's nothing you can do to change what's going to happen.
00:58:26Okay, so what are you saying?
00:58:28Well, you already found the distemmer. You saved the day. You are the hero.
00:58:34Hero? Really?
00:58:36And I think the hero should take the day off and go out with me.
00:58:40Okay, you know what? I haven't even had my coffee, so what's on your agenda?
00:58:44I was thinking about going to get a croissant.
00:58:47A croissant? Jacques, they had breakfast at the hotel. We could just have one here.
00:58:50Not like these croissants. Come on, some fresh air will be good for you.
00:58:55Okay.
00:59:01This is the Pont Alexandre III, the Alexander III Bridge. It's named for…
00:59:07Alexander III?
00:59:09Yes.
00:59:11This has to be the best croissant I've ever had in my entire life.
00:59:15I hope so. It's the best in all of Paris.
00:59:18Oh, it's so, so beautiful here.
00:59:21Paris is the city of eternal love.
00:59:25What?
00:59:27Paris is the city of eternal love?
00:59:30Come on, who says stuff like that?
00:59:32I'm not making it up, you know. This is a fact.
00:59:35So what, you don't believe in this kind of love?
00:59:38Sure, I guess. For some people. My parents had that kind of love.
00:59:44But not you?
00:59:46I'm not so lucky.
00:59:48Never?
00:59:49Fine, okay. When I worked down in California, there was a guy, Stuart, and he was a winemaker too.
00:59:59And we got really serious. We even talked about getting married.
01:00:05And then when my mom got sick, I went up to Oregon to help my dad with the winery, and we just kind of drifted apart.
01:00:13Love is like a vine. If you don't tend to it, it will wither up and die.
01:00:20What?
01:00:22There you go again. But you're right. Because after a few months, he called me, and he broke up with me.
01:00:29And now? Have you given up on love?
01:00:34Well, it's just, you know, things are really hectic at the winery, and, you know, my life's really complicated.
01:00:40You know, life is always complicated. It's beautiful, and it's ugly, and it's messy all at the same time.
01:00:47But love, that's what makes life worth living.
01:00:52You really believe that, don't you?
01:01:00It's my mother. Excuse me.
01:01:03It's fine.
01:01:05Hello, mama.
01:01:06Jacques, one of the volunteers dropped the last case of your pinot. It's all gone.
01:01:12You mean there's nothing left for the judges to taste?
01:01:15No. And the judges need it within the hour.
01:01:18I'm so sorry. I don't know what to do.
01:01:20No, it's okay. I will figure something out.
01:01:24What's going on?
01:01:26One of the volunteers at the competition dropped my case of wine.
01:01:30One of the volunteers at the competition dropped my case of wine. All the bottles smashed, and now I'm disqualified.
01:01:37Okay, so just go back to your winery and get another case.
01:01:40No, Burgundy is three hours' drive from here. They need it in one hour.
01:01:44Uh, don't worry. We'll think of something.
01:01:47Not this time, my little bulldog.
01:01:50I thought I told you that women don't like being called that.
01:01:53Yes, but when you are determined, your face, it scrunches up, and it's very adorable.
01:01:57Oh, well, this little bulldog has an idea. Come on, come on, come on.
01:02:09Luc, merci, thank you for meeting us.
01:02:12Salut, what's the emergency?
01:02:14We need all of your Chateau San Fenier Pinot right away.
01:02:16I have two cases, but I wanted to keep them for my best customers.
01:02:19Give me one case, and I'll have ten more sent to you from the winery tomorrow.
01:02:23He'll be disqualified from the competition if we don't get them.
01:02:25C'est clair, Luc.
01:02:27Okay.
01:02:29You should probably text your mom, tell her you're on the way.
01:02:32Yes, good idea. Um, my phone is, uh, could you...
01:02:37Oh, yeah, sure.
01:02:42Philippe! Philippe!
01:02:45Jacques is on his way with the wine. He'll be here in 15 minutes.
01:02:50That's too late.
01:02:52I can take it back.
01:02:53Yeah, sure.
01:02:55Sorry.
01:02:57Okay.
01:02:59It's my mother. She says if I'm not back in ten minutes, I will be disqualified.
01:03:06What?
01:03:08Oh, I don't know if we're going to make it.
01:03:10Let's see.
01:03:12Cardon, if you can get us there in less than ten minutes, I'll give you 50 euro.
01:03:17Mm-hmm.
01:03:28Please, remove, please, please.
01:03:32No.
01:03:34Philippe, you can't judge the competition without my brother's wine.
01:03:37Sorry, there's nothing I can do.
01:03:39Perhaps we can delay the final judging just a little bit.
01:03:42Well, that's against the rules.
01:03:44Well, then, take me out of the competition, too.
01:03:46Please.
01:03:48Please, you cannot do that.
01:03:50Would you leave me no choice?
01:03:51We got it.
01:03:53Voilà. Jacques, come with me, please.
01:03:58Where did you find the wine?
01:04:00Oh, my friend Luke, he has a new restaurant and he had two cases in his cellar, so...
01:04:04We owe him.
01:04:06Thank you, Isabella.
01:04:08Sure. Oh, gosh. Please, you don't have to thank me. Anyone would have done the same thing.
01:04:11Well, I don't understand. Jacques and I are your main competitors.
01:04:14If Jacques was disqualified, you have a better chance of winning a medal.
01:04:16Well, yeah, but I wouldn't want to win unless I made the best pinot in the world.
01:04:21And it wouldn't count if your brother wasn't in the competition.
01:04:24How admirable.
01:04:26Thank you so much.
01:04:28We won't forget this.
01:04:30Can we take you to lunch?
01:04:32I would love that, but I actually have to get a dress for the award gala tonight, so...
01:04:36Of course. We'll hold a place for you.
01:04:39Perfect. See you this evening.
01:04:41Merci.
01:04:43Oh.
01:04:51Oh, Jacques. So, I understand your mother's retiring, and so the future of Chateau Saint-Pony hangs in the balance.
01:04:58Well, that's one way to put it.
01:05:00Now, your brother is doing a lot of interviews, but I think that you might have the more interesting story.
01:05:05Well, Jonathan, I think that the most interesting story here is not going to be about Chateau Saint-Pony.
01:05:16Could you elaborate?
01:05:19Elaborate.
01:05:33I like Isabella.
01:05:36But the competition ends tonight, and she's going back tomorrow.
01:05:41There are events like this all over the world, even in Oregon.
01:05:45But you said you wanted to settle down.
01:05:47How do you do that with a woman you only see a few times a year?
01:05:57Try this vintage 96. Jean-Marc sent it over.
01:06:14You look amazing.
01:06:15Thanks.
01:06:17You're not surprised yourself.
01:06:19That dress is…
01:06:21It's gorgeous, right? I actually borrowed it from Lacey. I just figured, when in Rome…
01:06:24But we're in Paris.
01:06:26Yeah, no. It's an expression. It means… It doesn't matter what it means.
01:06:36Bonsoir, Isabella.
01:06:38Bonsoir.
01:06:40Tu es magnifique.
01:06:42Oh, thank you.
01:06:46Hmm.
01:06:54Welcome to the final night of the Grand Prix des Vins du Monde.
01:07:01The judges have spoken, and tough decisions were made.
01:07:05The first category is Pinot Noir.
01:07:09Good luck to everyone.
01:07:12We had some classic favorites and some surprising newcomers.
01:07:18And the bronze goes to…
01:07:22Golden Sky California winemakers Seth and Diana Wintwer.
01:07:33Congratulations, guys.
01:07:35Merci.
01:07:42There's only two medals left, and only three of us at the table.
01:07:46One of us is going to lose.
01:07:48C'est la vie.
01:07:52And next, the silver medal.
01:07:58And the silver medal goes to Richie Rich Winery Oregon winemaker Isabelle Richie.
01:08:06Congratulations.
01:08:08C'est ma chérie.
01:08:12I'm so happy for you.
01:08:27Congratulations, Mademoiselle Richie.
01:08:30Thank you so much.
01:08:43Bravo.
01:08:45Wow.
01:08:47Silver, I…
01:08:49It's wonderful.
01:08:51And now to announce the winner of the Pinot Noir category.
01:08:56And this was very difficult for us.
01:09:02And the winner of the gold medal is…
01:09:07Chateau Saint-Fournier Reserve winemaker Jacques Fournier.
01:09:22Congratulations, Jacques.
01:09:24Thank you, brother.
01:09:30Go.
01:09:51I know we don't usually make speeches, so please forgive me.
01:09:55But I want to say this is for my brother, Maurice, and my mother, Margot.
01:10:02You push me, you push all of us to be better winemakers.
01:10:07So thank you and I love you both.
01:10:11You know, this wine would not even be here tonight if it was not for Miss Isabelle Richie.
01:10:18So, Isabelle, merci beaucoup.
01:10:22I want to share this moment with you.
01:10:49Wow.
01:10:51It really is beautiful.
01:10:55It's no wonder they call Paris the City of Lights.
01:10:57No, it's the City of Light, actually, no S.
01:11:02And it's not because of the buildings, you know.
01:11:05It's because Paris was the birthplace of the Age of Enlightenment.
01:11:09So it's the City of Inspiration.
01:11:13You really are the best tour guide in Paris.
01:11:16I wish I could be more than that.
01:11:19I wish you could, too.
01:11:21Then stay.
01:11:22Just another week, we could explore Paris together, we could visit the wineries of the Loire Valley.
01:11:28I can't. I have to go back and deal with my real life.
01:11:31Your real life can wait a few days, no?
01:11:35I can't.
01:11:37Life is short, Isabelle.
01:11:39Sometimes it's hard, but also it's beautiful.
01:11:42And you and I...
01:11:44How would we make it work, Jacques?
01:11:47We're half a world apart.
01:11:49Always so practical.
01:11:53We can make this work, Isabelle.
01:11:57I know it.
01:12:09Tell me you're not going to answer that right now.
01:12:15It's my Uncle Travis. I'll just be a minute.
01:12:19No, no, I understand.
01:12:22Congratulations.
01:12:24Silva, first time out.
01:12:26Not too shabby.
01:12:28Well, I wouldn't even be in this competition if it weren't for you, Uncle Travis.
01:12:31Oh, Isabelle, I told you you had something special.
01:12:33Oh, Jacqueline Gould.
01:12:36I wish she hadn't.
01:12:38I'd have to read trash talk to you in that interview.
01:12:40What interview?
01:12:42I have it here.
01:12:44When asked about what Feunia thought about the other finalists, he laughed.
01:12:48And said he wasn't worried about some table wine from Oregon taking the prize.
01:12:52That doesn't sound like something Jacques would say.
01:12:54Well, I'm looking at his ID badge right here on the photo. It says Jacques Feunier.
01:12:58Wow.
01:13:00Well, look, I have your flight details and I'll be there tomorrow to pick you up, okay?
01:13:04Okay. Thanks.
01:13:08Hello. I know of this great after-hours jazz club.
01:13:13You know what? I have an early flight. I should turn in.
01:13:16What? But it's not even midnight.
01:13:18I need to go.
01:13:20Is everything okay? Did something happen?
01:13:22Table wine.
01:13:24What are you talking about?
01:13:26Are you just pretending to like my wine?
01:13:28No, no. Of course not.
01:13:30I thought you were different, Jacques. I trusted you.
01:13:33I don't understand where this is coming from. Wait, wait. Isabella.
01:13:38Goodbye, Jacques.
01:13:53Jacques, we got a lot of wonderful press in the wine trade from winning the gold.
01:13:58But one of the reporters mixed you up with Moïse.
01:14:01Oh, really?
01:14:03I sent you a link. They should know you and Moïse better than that.
01:14:08Maurice!
01:14:10Oui?
01:14:12Why did you call Isabella's Pinot a table wine in this interview?
01:14:17I was just making a joke.
01:14:19No, you were.
01:14:20She thinks that I said this.
01:14:22This is why she's not speaking with me.
01:14:24That was before we got to know her.
01:14:26For heaven's sake.
01:14:28Maurice, you're wearing his ID badge.
01:14:30That's why you could never find it.
01:14:32No, it's not. I have to tell her.
01:14:36Jacques, I am so sorry.
01:14:38Hi, this is Isabella. Please leave a message and I'll get right back to you.
01:14:44Her machine.
01:14:46Her machine.
01:14:58So I need all the Merlot's inventory by this Friday. Okay?
01:15:02Okay. Thank you. Thank you.
01:15:04Hey, Belle.
01:15:06Hi.
01:15:08You okay?
01:15:10Yeah, I'm fine. What's up?
01:15:12You left your phone in the office.
01:15:13Yeah, without your phone. Like anywhere.
01:15:15Yeah, well, I just needed to take a break a little bit, you know?
01:15:17Sink it out some things.
01:15:19It's been ringing off the hook.
01:15:21Well, then I'm glad I left it.
01:15:23Weren't you supposed to be lining up meetings with the US distributors?
01:15:26I don't want to seem desperate, you know?
01:15:28So I decided that I would just wait for a week, see what kind of offers come in.
01:15:32You know? Call them back.
01:15:34Playing hard to get. I like it.
01:15:36Maybe you should enter wine competitions more often, right?
01:15:38Yeah, maybe I will.
01:15:40Your friend Jacques called a bunch of times, actually.
01:15:43Maybe you should call him back.
01:15:45Give him a chance to explain.
01:15:47It's too late.
01:15:49Are you sure about that, Belle?
01:15:51I mean, I know it ended badly, but from what you said, it sounds like you and Jacques were really good together.
01:15:55We were.
01:15:57Oh.
01:16:12There's someone here to see you.
01:16:15Isabella, hi.
01:16:17Anton, hi. What a nice surprise. Please, have a seat.
01:16:20I was visiting one of my other clients nearby and I thought I'd drop in.
01:16:23Congratulations. Silver medal. Amazing.
01:16:29It must have been tough leaving Paris.
01:16:31You have no idea.
01:16:33I assume it must have been productive. Jonathan Ronan gave you quite a nice write-up on your heritage reserve.
01:16:37Wait, what? Jonathan Ronan wrote about my wine?
01:16:40He loved your wine.
01:16:42And having Jacques Fournier say it was the best Pinot he's tasted in five years, well, I've had people calling me all week asking how to get it.
01:16:49Jacques Fournier said my Pinot was the best he'd had in over five years?
01:16:54He was very generous.
01:16:56Well, speaking of generous, we've been talking with a few U.S. distributors.
01:17:00Yes, we have.
01:17:02Who? They can't poach you. This is my territory.
01:17:06No, well, I don't want to name names, Anton. You were friends with Dad.
01:17:11And you did give me the idea of entering Le Grand Prix to ving the bomb.
01:17:15That's right.
01:17:16Even though you said we didn't have a chance of getting in.
01:17:19Right, yes, I just didn't want you to get your hopes too high.
01:17:22Well, then, if you can match what the other distributors are offering.
01:17:26Done.
01:17:28And maybe increase it?
01:17:30I'll beat any offer you get by five percent.
01:17:33Sounds good, right?
01:17:35Hold on. Just curious, Anton, how much are you willing to spend on advertising?
01:17:41That's an excellent question. I've got some great ideas on how to market the Ricci Rich brand.
01:17:47I'll send over the numbers in the morning.
01:17:50Sounds good. Thank you.
01:17:56But you'll have to tell me how you landed that Jonathan Ronan article.
01:18:00He only talks to the major players.
01:18:02Well, we are major players, Anton.
01:18:04That's right. Major players.
01:18:07I'm starting to realize that.
01:18:10Yes!
01:18:16Hi.
01:18:27Jacques?
01:18:29Ah, there you are. Are you ready for Mama's retirement party?
01:18:33Yes. I'm not really in a festive mood, but of course.
01:18:38You miss her.
01:18:40I haven't spoken to Isabella since she left Paris. She won't return my calls. I've stopped trying.
01:18:52You know I've always said not to get involved with someone who lives halfway across the world.
01:18:59But sometimes when you meet someone as special as Isabella, you can't let anything stand in your way.
01:19:07She's right.
01:19:09I won this at a charity auction. And I think you should try it.
01:19:18I know this wine. Why do you think I should try it?
01:19:22Because they took a risk.
01:19:25Some people are meant to carry on tradition.
01:19:28And some people are meant to take a new path.
01:19:35Oui.
01:19:40I'll see you.
01:19:44Isabella.
01:19:46Hey. I just got the paperwork in from Anton. You ready to sign?
01:19:49Oh, definitely. But could you help me for a second in the bowel room? One of the humidity controllers is broken.
01:19:54Sure.
01:19:56Thanks.
01:19:58You know, ever since I won the wine competition, it's like you think I can do anything.
01:20:01And I have no idea how you expect me to help. I'm not a mechanic.
01:20:04Come on. It'll take a second. I promise.
01:20:06I mean, I'll do what I can, but I'm not sure.
01:20:10Jacques.
01:20:21You haven't returned my calls in weeks.
01:20:24So you just flew halfway around the world?
01:20:29The magazine mixed up me and Maurice. You know, I would never say anything like that.
01:20:32I know. I actually ended up reading an article where you said my Pinot Noir was the best you'd had in over five years.
01:20:39But still, you didn't call me back.
01:20:42Because you live in France, and I live here in Oregon, and I have no idea how we could possibly make this work.
01:20:51I came here to give you a gift.
01:20:56I know this wine.
01:20:57This wine is all about taking risks.
01:21:03You see, decades ago, no one took California wines seriously.
01:21:08But then, Baron Philippe de Rothschild collaborated with a new California winemaker, and together, they created a masterpiece.
01:21:18And it ended up being one of the most successful wineries in the whole world.
01:21:22Because it's the best of both worlds.
01:21:24The old and the new.
01:21:30So, what are you saying?
01:21:33That you think we should make a new wine, you and me?
01:21:36That's exactly what I'm saying.
01:21:39Jacques, how can you leave your winery for that long?
01:21:44Well, I can be away as long as I like.
01:21:46I gave control to Maurice of Chateau Saint-Faure.
01:21:49You just gave it away?
01:21:51Well, sold it. He bought my share.
01:21:56So, just to clarify, why would you sell your half of the winery?
01:22:04Think about what we could do.