It was a generous gesture for Angel Wineries to send their lawyer a complementary case of wine at Christmas, but it probably would have been better if it hadn't contained two bottles of moldy Merlot and a scribbled note pleading for help. The lawyer is intrigued, and fortunately, he knows where to go for help in solving the mystery. Before long, the scientists turned detectives are off on another case, this one involving a body in a wine barrel, a sexy blonde with a talent for espionage, questionable activities in the bushes and some very sour grapes.