Pete had always had a passion for wine. From the way it was made and stored, to the way it was shipped and sold. But, even more importantly, the way it was tasted. The Aftertaste, build up and aroma. Every little thing combined to have a big effect. Before going to college to do a winetasting degree, he was just a store clerk in a place that mainly sold alcohol. Wine to the connoisseur and cheap booze to the average Joe. But he desired to be more than a seller, he wanted to be a perfectionist—a true master of the craft. On a college trip to Tuscany, he and his classmates are given a tour of a much renowned vineyard by Count Niccolò Capello, a winemaker and owner of the vineyard and nearby mansion. Pete can't help but feel drawn to the distinguished older man, and when he finds himself alone with the Count down in the cellar, Pete is about to discover why Niccolò offered to give him a very personal tour...