About this episode

Seb Pradal discusses his role as a wine consultant for the Apple TV series 'Drops of God' and shares insights on the wine industry.

Seb Pradal is a wine Renaissance man—a vin-aissance man, you could say. An acclaimed French sommelier and owner of the Parisian restaurant La Petite Régalade, Pradal also co-owns a wine-importing company that operates in Mexico and Colombia while simultaneously working as a viticultural consultant on estates in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. As if that weren't enough to keep his iCal full, he's also the head wine consultant on the Apple TV series Drops of God . Pradal works closely with the show's writers and actors to ensure that every wine-related scene is accurate and authentic. In this episode, Pradal tells us about how he brought his deep wine industry knowledge to the series, his thoughts on the broader challenges facing the industry, and how working on the show has changed his life. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's…

People in this episode

Guest: Seb Pradal

Topics covered

• wine
• sommelier
• Drops of God
• viticulture
• wine industry challenges

Keywords

• sommelier
• wine consultant
• Drops of God
• wine industry
• viticulture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple TV, La Petite Régalade, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Places: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley

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