Wealthy vintner Angela Channing feels threatened when her nephew Chase Gioberti returns to Falcon Crest for his father's funeral.

A pilot who wants his old pal Chase to become his business partner aids Angela's plot to drive Chase from the valley.

Burdened with a $50,000 tax bill on his property in Falcon Crest, Chase seeks a buyer for his potential harvest.

Jealous of Cole's higher status at Falcon Crest, Lance tries to regain favour with Angela by destroying the first Gioberti harvest.

After a 12-year absence, Tony Cumson returns hoping to convince Julia to leave the vineyard and resume their marriage.

Lance faces the dilemma of proving his loyalty by completing a mission for Angela or helping his seriously injured cousin, Cole.