Kate Corbin has lost her fire. Just a year ago, she had a wonderful boyfriend and a promising career as a reporter for a popular Chicago newspaper. But when the woman who raised her dies, Kate is left alone, falls into depression - and cannot cope with it. Now she's stuck with trivial articles about lipstick and wine, and feels trapped in a relationship that's going nowhere.

Believing that the cool reporter is still buried somewhere inside, Kate's boss and mentor gives her opportunity to rise to a new level in her career. Assignment: Week-long interview with R.J. Lawson, a notoriously reclusive techno-genius who disappeared several years ago but has resurfaced as the owner of renowned Napa Valley wineries.

Kate takes up the cause, but the journey begins with disaster, personal and professional. After the coldness of R.J. Lawson, her only outlet is Jamie, a charming winemaker. He reveals to her the beauty of wine country - and soothes her wounded heart. Soon Jamie and Kate become closer... And she has to rethink her city life. But the week ends with a painful return to Chicago, and now Kate desperately needs to understand what went wrong in those perfect four days.