Drops of God can now toast to a spectacular victory. This incredible, wine-centric Apple TV+ series from Legendary Entertainment took home the award for “Best Drama Series” at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. With so much incredible fare out there coming from all corners of the world, winning this major prize was no easy feat. But it’s also no surprise Drops of God was a pour above the rest. An adaptation of the bestselling Japanese manga series of the same name, Drops of God brought us everything we wanted in a live-action rendition of a beloved story. There was surrealism, high aesthetic, and, of course, delicious tension between its superb leads. Together, all these blends gave us an exquisite vintage worth tuning in for.
If you haven’t already become familiar with the series, you can check out its trailer below to see what all the buzz is about.
The synopsis for Drops of Wine shares more about the award-winning series. It notes:
“Drops of God” is set in the world of gastronomy and fine wines. Frenchman Alexandre Léger, creator of the famous Léger Wine Guide and emblematic figure in oenology, has just passed away at his home in Tokyo at the age of 60. He leaves behind a daughter, Camille (Fleur Geffrier), who lives in Paris and hasn’t seen her father since her parents separated when she was nine years old. When Camille flies to Tokyo and Léger’s will is read, she discovers that her father has left her an extraordinary wine collection – the greatest collection in the world according to the experts.
But, to claim the inheritance, Camille must compete with a brilliant young oenologist, Issei Tomine (Tomohisa Yamashita). Biological daughter versus spiritual son: the duel is about to begin. There are three tests to break the tie, all related to wine tasting. The winner will take ownership of Léger’s empire, the loser will leave empty handed. But how could Camille win such a duel? She knows nothing about wine, and worse: she has never drunk a single drop.
“Biological daughter versus spiritual son”—well, it doesn’t get any more dramatic than that. And a wine-tasting duel? Say no more. Additionally, the series was filmed in French, Japanese, and English and is a multilingual drama. And the TV world could certainly use more of those. We’re raising a glass to see such a truly international project recognized for its wonderful work.
Congratulations to Drops of Wine for being named 2024’s “Best Drama Series” at the International Emmy Awards. A truly well-deserved win for a show that’s good to the last drop. If you want to watch the series from the beginning, you can tune in on Apple TV+ or Hulu Japan. We certainly know we’ll be revisiting every suspenseful moment as soon as we can. It’s always the right time to sit back and enjoy a delicious glass of our favorite show.
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