Grace, who is a chef, receives a negative review from an influential critic. Feeling a bit off balance after this, the restaurant manager convinces her to visit her family over Christmas. In her home town is Rita, attempting to take over the center for "development," which also includes Grace's parents' vineyard. Grace encounters the travel writer Asher, who is the brother an old friend. Soon, they become involved in trying to thwart Rita's plans and save the old businesses in the town.