Pierre LaPaine - Winemaster

His proven process for making the perfect cabernet was under scrutiny by the penny-pinching Malcolm.

Renee Melee - Malcolm's only child 

She returned to the Valley last year to help her father run the winery. Everyone knew that Malcolm and Renee didn't see vine to vine.

Stan Milton - Owner of the Milt-Mart Stores

The land on which the winery is located would be a perfect spot for his next mega-sized discount establishment.

Nina Grigio - Writer for Wine Line magazine

Her discriminating palate can make or break a new vintage. 

Carter Cabot - Owner of Cabot Vineyards

He suspected that Malcolm was using unfair tactics to capture the lion's share of the cabernet marketplace.

Sue Veneer - Gift shop manager

She sells bottles of Melee Cabernet and assorted trinkets to winery visitors.

Ben Breakfast - Innkeeper 

His B&B, the Nippy Victorian House, is the most popular inn in the Valley. And, a bottle of cabernet is a welcoming gift for all guests. 

Leelah Eagle - Attorney at law

She hates to lose and lately, for some unknown reason, she's been spending a lot of time researching information about the winery.