Great TV, or film, that has wine as a central theme, can be hard to find. There is \u2018Sideways\u2019 of course – the film (from the book by Rex Pickett) that always gets a mention. And that is a great wine-soaked film. But right now there\u2019s something online that any wine enthusiast needs to get a look at. Taken from a series Manga graphic novels \u2018Drops of God\u2019 has had anyone on the \u2018media\u2019 side of things in wine, in absolute raptures.<\/p>\n
One of the key elements in the show is the depiction of the method of \u201cblind tasting\u201d in wine. It\u2019s such a core concept to the series that it is in equal parts astounding, refreshing, astute and somehow manages to make this slightly nerdy process entertaining and engaging. Also, the \u2018training\u2019 of your palate and synaptic connections, in order to improve your assessment of wines. If, like me, you\u2019re part of that world, it is amazing to see that on screen.<\/p>\n
The main characters are related to the \u2018world\u2019s most famous wine critic\u2019 – who dies early in the first episode. The plot then centres on an intricate method that has been set in place to determine who will get the great man\u2019s inheritance. The majority of which happens to include the most important collection of wine on the planet.<\/p>\n
Swoon-worthy shots of Provence vineyards jostle with scenes of hipsters drinking in Tokyo, a jaw-dropping cellar and harvest parties. It is a very well-photographed work, and I don\u2019t know if I\u2019m the only one who gets some Dan Brown vibes, where the protaganists race off in private jets, following obscure clues to solve mysteries; as character development and sub-plots slowly emerge.<\/p>\n
Highly recommended to readers – available to stream on Apple TV+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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