In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Meghan Markle, the esteemed face of the American Riviera Orchard Lifestyle brand, is set to launch her own Rosé wine.
This latest addition to her brand, inspired by the lavish lifestyle she and Harry lead in their £10 million California mansion, promises to redefine elegance one sip at a time—or so the Daily Mail would have us believe. The announcement comes hot on the heels of a riveting Instagram post by Meghan's close confidant, Nacho Figueras, featuring not just one but two jars of raspberry jam and a stylish container of dog biscuits, all proudly adorned with the regal AO crest.
Reports suggest Meghan generously distributed this homemade jam to 50 of her celebrity acquaintances, including Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen, and Kris Jenner. Because nothing says luxury quite like gifting jam, right? According to insiders, these jams were lovingly crafted from fruits plucked straight from the manicured gardens where Meghan resides with her children, Archie and Lilibet, and, oh yes, Prince Harry. But hold the toast—jam is so last season. Meghan has pivoted her passions from preserves to Rosé, a beverage that she boldly claims as her personal elixir since her inaugural date with Prince Harry at Soho House in 2016.
The decision to enter the wine market places Meghan in the company of other esteemed celebrities turned vintners, including Cameron Diaz, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Kylie Minogue. Because why settle for being a Hollywood star when you can also bottle up your essence and sell it, right? Rumors swirl from a dubious blind item on Deuxmoi, insinuating that Meghan might source her grapes from the same supplier as John Legend's hit summer rosé, because nothing says quality like riding the coattails of someone else's vineyard success.
Critics sneer at the thought of French grapes in an American brand, scoffing at Meghan's attempt to embody a faux California girl persona while neglecting her own backyard's wine press. Why not support local vineyards when you can flaunt a European pedigree, right? And let's not overlook the glaring irony of Meghan's wine venture: what does she know about wine, really? Has she ever strolled through French vineyards or, better yet, stocked the Montecito mansion with a proper set of wine glasses? No, but she's certainly adept at stirring up controversy with her every move—from her basic blogs to blurry video reveals of artisanal jams and dog biscuits. Because if there's one thing the world needs more of, it's Meghan Markle's culinary prowess, right?
Meanwhile, as other celebrities rake in accolades and dollars with their successful ventures, Meghan's leap into the wine world raises eyebrows. What exactly is her claim to fame beyond the royal connection? Can she command the wine market as she's captivated tabloid headlines? Questions swirl as Meghan prepares to unleash her Rosé upon the unsuspecting public, with skeptics wagering on its fate. Will it soar like an eagle or plummet like a pigeon?
