Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Alan Rickman
as Steven Spurrier

Chris Pine
as Bo Barrett

Bill Pullman
as Jim Barrett

Rachael Taylor
as Sam Fulton

Freddy Rodríguez
as Gustavo Brambila

Dennis Farina
as Maurice Cantavale

Hal B. Klein
as Shenky

Jean-Michel Richaud
as Maitre d'

Eliza Dushku
as Joe

Kirk Baily
as Loan Officer