NEW YORK, NY – Following the dramatic conclusion of Apple TV's 'Drops of God' Season 2, the American Sommelier Association (ASA) has issued an urgent plea for mental health resources and increased compensation for its members. The show's high-stakes portrayal of wine inheritance and tasting battles has reportedly pushed many sommeliers to the brink, forcing them to confront the 'terrifyingly personal' nature of fermented grape juice.

“We knew wine was complex, but we didn’t realize it was a direct pipeline to ancestral trauma and the fragility of human existence,” stated ASA spokesperson, Dr. Vinifera Chardonnay, from a dimly lit cellar where she was reportedly 'just trying to breathe.' “Every sniff of a Cabernet Franc now feels like a profound moral dilemma. Is this just a hint of bell pepper, or the ghost of my unfulfilled potential?”

Reports indicate a surge in sommeliers quitting their jobs to pursue careers in less emotionally taxing fields, such as bomb disposal or professional wrestling. Others are reportedly refusing to serve anything but boxed wine, citing 'emotional safety protocols.' One anonymous sommelier confessed, “I used to love identifying notes of blackcurrant. Now, I just see the crushing weight of expectation and the fleeting nature of life in every swirl.”

Experts are now debating whether the show should carry a mental health warning, advising viewers that prolonged exposure to fictional wine drama may lead to an overwhelming sense of dread about their own life choices. The ASA is also exploring a new certification: 'Certified Emotional Support Sommelier,' for those brave enough to guide patrons through their inevitable wine-induced epiphanies.