The film tells the story of life and survival in a vineyard over the course of a year. An unexpected number of animals and organisms settle among the vines or hunt there as the seasons pass. The film explores the unique eco-system created by the vineyard, its inhabitants and its guests as it has never been seen before. The battles for dominance and survival among the animals and of the vines themselves are the centrepiece of the story, which also investigates the role played by the weather in this sweet, enticing empire.